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Crispy General Tso’s Chicken

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (peanut oil recommended)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening glaze)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and all-purpose flour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the eggs, then coat with the cornstarch-flour mixture. Shake off excess coating.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Pour the glaze mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens to a glossy glaze, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Toss the fried chicken in the glaze until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispiness. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy chicken. Fry in batches to keep oil temperature steady. Simmer glaze before tossing to prevent sogginess. For extra crispiness after glazing, broil chicken for 1-2 minutes watching closely.

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