Super Easy General Tso Chicken Dinner
Say hello to takeout-level flavor made effortlessly at home with this **Super Easy General Tso Chicken Dinner**! This quick and flavorful recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in crispy, golden perfection and smothered in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, ginger, and garlic. Paired with fluffy white rice and topped with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this dish is a simple but satisfying crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that delivers bold, restaurant-quality taste without the hassle. Ideal for lovers of easy Asian-inspired recipes, this one-bowl meal is sure to win over your taste buds and become a regular in your dinner rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 units green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper, then toss them in a bowl with the cornstarch until well-coated.
Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set it aside.
Cook the white rice by rinsing it under cold water, then adding it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in a single layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
Pour out most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fried chicken pieces back into the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Serve the General Tso's Chicken over the cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% | |
*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.
