Homemade General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Authentic restaurant-style General Tso’s chicken with an extra crispy coating and a perfect sweet-spicy glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
5 dried red chilies
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Coat chicken in egg and soy sauce, then dredge in cornstarch.
2. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy (3-5 mins).
3. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies in a clean wok.
4. Add sauce mixture (sugar, vinegar, soy) and simmer until thick.
5. Toss crispy chicken in the sauce to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
Use an air fryer at 400°F for a healthier version.
Double fry the chicken for maximum crunch.
Serve with steamed broccoli and jasmine rice.