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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

$7.44
Total cost
$3.72
Per serving

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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