General Tso's Chicken
Recipe by Made With Lau
Crispy double‑fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet‑tangy, slightly spicy sauce. This Chinese‑American classic is made with chicken breast, a light batter, and a flavorful sauce that includes light and dark soy, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger and dried chilies. The recipe follows the traditional two‑step frying method for ultimate crunch.
MediumChinese AmericanServes 2
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Source Video
48m
Prep
19m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 17m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$7.44
Per serving:$3.72
Critical Success Points
- • Marinating the chicken for at least 10 minutes
- • Achieving the correct batter consistency
- • Heating oil to the proper temperature for each fry
- • Executing the double‑fry technique
- • Thickening the sauce with a cornstarch slurry
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns; keep children and pets away.
- • Use a thermometer to avoid overheating oil beyond its smoke point.
- • Do not splash water into hot oil – it will cause violent splattering.
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