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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Pinch of white pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- Strip of orange peel
- 3 dried red chili peppers
- ⅓ cup green onion, chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in water
- Oil for frying
Instructions for Making Easy General Tso’s Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, egg, white pepper, and 1 tsp of sugar, then toss to mix.
- Gradually add in the cornstarch until the chicken is evenly coated, using only as much as needed.
- Heat several inches of oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a rack lined with paper towels to drain.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, ½ cup sugar, ginger paste, and rice wine vinegar until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add dried chilis, green onion, orange peel, and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to integrate the ingredients.
- Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and continue to mix until the sauce thickens.
- Finally, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss until well coated.
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