General Tsos Chicken with Rice
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy with this homemade General Tso’s Chicken served over fluffy white rice. This crowd-pleasing dish features crispy, golden fried chicken thighs coated in a rich, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Paired with tender-crisp broccoli florets and a side of perfectly steamed rice, this recipe combines restaurant-quality flavor with easy, step-by-step preparation in just under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend takeout cravings, this flavorful Chinese-American classic is sure to become a household favorite. Garnish with fresh green onions for a vibrant finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Prepare the batter by whisking together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it in the dry batter mixture.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (175°C), carefully fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, ketchup, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the broccoli and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until coated evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Serve the General Tso's Chicken over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 930 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
