General Tso Style Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce with a subtle kick of heat-the iconic takeout favorite that tastes even better made at home.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken stock.
- 4
Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through, 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Serve immediately over steamed rice.
