General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

frugalgastronomy.com

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, savory, spicy sauce with broccoli and bell pepper. General Tso's chicken at home for a fraction of takeout.

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Wok
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup Potato starch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 quart Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish (optional))
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
  • 3/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

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