General Tso’s Chicken

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General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken is a Chinese-American dish of deep-fried chicken that is tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. It is one of the most popular Chinese dishes in the United States, and can be found in many Chinese restaurants and takeout places.

The origins of General Tso's Chicken are murky, but it is generally believed to have been created in New York City in the 1970s. The dish is named after Zuo Zongtang, a Qing Dynasty general, but there is no evidence that he ever tasted it.

General Tso's Chicken is typically made with chicken breast that is cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and spices. The chicken is then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. The sauce for General Tso's Chicken is a sweet and spicy mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.

General Tso's Chicken is typically served with rice or noodles. It can also be served as an appetizer or a main course.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Add the chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the chicken with rice or noodles.

Tips:

• For a more crispy chicken, you can double-fry it. After the first frying, drain the chicken on paper towels and let it cool slightly. Then, fry it again until golden brown and crispy.
• If you don't have chili sauce, you can use sriracha sauce or sambal oelek.
• You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli or carrots.

Enjoy!

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General Tso's Chicken with broccoli and carrots

Variations:

• You can also make General Tso's Chicken with tofu or shrimp. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add more chili sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce.

Make ahead:

You can make General Tso's Chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat it in a pan over medium heat until heated through.

Storing leftovers:

General Tso's Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a pan over medium heat until heated through.