The Best General Tso’s Chicken Made Easy
Apricot jam sweetens this version of takeout favorite General Tso's chicken. The lightly battered chicken is tossed in a sweet, spicy sauce.
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Cooking tools:
- Wok
- Deep-fry thermometer
- Slotted spoon
- Tongs
- Grater
- Stove
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Paper towel
- Serving platter
- Plate
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 1½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup plus 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup soy sauce, divided
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine
- 2 Tbsp. apricot jam
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. canola or peanut oil, plus more for frying
- 1 Tbsp. grated ginger
- 1 tsp. grated garlic
- ¼ cup dried Tianjin chiles (or substitute Cayenne)
- Toasted sesame oil, for serving (optional)
- Thinly sliced scallions, for serving
- Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
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