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General Tso's chicken is the perfect crowd pleaser with its irresistibly tender chicken and perfectly balanced sauce which is sweet and tangy and has a little kick to it. General Tso's chicken works as well for a celebration as it does a cosy family meal in front of the television. With roots in Chinese-American cuisine, it’s also a wonderful fusion dish that blends traditional techniques with a modern taste.
The Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts (or thighs), diced into bite-sized pieces
1 large egg
4 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper (optional)
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar if unavailable)
3 tbsp soft brown sugar
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil
150ml chicken stock (or water with a chicken stock cube)
1 tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
How To Make It
1. Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with the egg, 2 tbsp cornflour, salt, and white pepper. Toss until well-coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok (about 2-3 inches deep) over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
2. Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chicken stock. Set aside.
Mix the cornflour slurry (cornflour and water) in a separate bowl.
3. Cook the Aromatics:
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and dried red chillies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Combine and Cook:
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring it to a gentle boil.
Stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
5. Toss the Chicken:
Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
6. Serve:
Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Head Over To Sing Kee Foods Today!
At Sing Kee Foods, we take so much pride in being one of the best suppliers of Asian ingredients in the UK, and you are sure to find all the ingredients you need to make fantastically tasty dishes like General Tso’s Chicken. Whether you’re planning a cozy family meal or planning to impress your friends with your cooking skills, we’ve got everything you need to make it unforgettable.
