Super Easy General Tso Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Super Easy General Tso Chicken recipe—a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy Chinese-inspired dish that's ready in just 35 minutes! Perfectly crispy bite-sized chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful glaze made with soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and ginger, delivering bold, restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. The simple cornstarch dredging technique ensures golden crispiness, while the quick stir-fry method makes this meal effortless to prepare. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a satisfying and customizable meal. Ideal for busy cooks, this recipe promises big flavors with minimal hassle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and coat well.
Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the cornstarch to coat evenly and shake off excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Remove the chicken and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water to make the sauce.
In the same skillet or wok, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 118.8 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3208 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*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.
