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Delicious & Easy General Tso's Chicken (Fried Chicken Bites in a Sweet & Savory Sauce)
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh1 lb
- Egg1
- Cornstarch5 tbsp
- Chicken stock½ cups
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Rice wine vinegar1 tbsp
- Hoisin sauce1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Chili pepper · paste1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic · minced1 tsp
- Ginger · minced1 tsp
- Sesame seed · toasted1 tbsp
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks. Toss them in a medium bowl with the beaten egg until evenly coated, then add the cornstarch and toss again until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce (optional) and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat to 350°F. Deep fry the chicken for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Move the fried chicken to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Heat on medium-high, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 20 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the sauce and let it bubble and thicken for 1-2 minutes. Add the fried chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and, if you like, sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds.
Summarized from Vicky Pham's video. Watch it for the details.
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