General Tso’s Chicken Stir Fry – Easy Recipes for Dinner
This General Tso’s Chicken is crispy, saucy, and bold—perfect for easy recipes and quick dinner nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, hoisin, garlic powder, ginger, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Dip chicken into egg, then coat with cornstarch evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, working in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels.
- Pour out most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add sauce mixture to the pan and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently.
- Add fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.