Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

boneless chicken breasts

cut into bite-size pieces

6 unit

eggs

beaten

1 cup

cornstarch

8 tsp

cornstarch

6 tbsp

sugar

2 tbsp

cayenne pepper

8 tbsp

cooking sherry

6 tbsp

rice vinegar

1 cup

soy sauce

8 unit

garlic cloves

freshly sliced

48 ounces

vegetable oil

1 cup

basmat white rice

Step 1
~4 min

Peel and slice garlic cloves into thin disks.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare the chicken breading: In a bowl, mix eggs and cornstarch until smooth.

Key Technique: Breading
Step 3
~4 min

Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4
~4 min

Add chicken pieces to the breading mixture and mix well.

Key Technique: Breading
Step 5
~4 min

Refrigerate the breaded chicken for 30 minutes (optional).

Step 6
~4 min

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and cayenne pepper.

Step 7
~4 min

Add sherry wine, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the same bowl. Mix well.

Step 8
~4 min

Add the sliced garlic to the sauce.

Step 9
~4 min

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan on high heat.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 10
~4 min

Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, ensuring they don't stick together.

Step 11
~4 min

Remove the fried chicken and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 12
~4 min

While frying the chicken, start cooking the rice.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 13
~4 min

Pour the sauce into a large frying pan and cook on medium heat until it starts thickening, stirring constantly.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 14
~4 min

Add the fried chicken to the thickened sauce and mix well to coat.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve the General Tso's chicken over a bed of cooked rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of spiciness.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Moderate
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over rice.

Serve with steamed broccoli or other vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg Rolls
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Americanized version of Chinese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual Gatherings
Take-out Night

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Dinner
Game Day

Popularity Score

70/100

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