General Tsao's Chicken II

Name: General Tsao's Chicken II
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 egg; 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons chopped green onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 6 dried whole red chilies; 1 strip orange zest; ½ cup white sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 3 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¼ cup water

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

A genuinely mouthwatering dish with an Asian kick that will knock your chopsticks off! Don't be fooled by other General Tsao impostors: this is simply the best Chinese chicken you will ever have. With a flair of peanut oil, a streak of sesame, a dash of orange, and a sweet spot for hot, this is sure to be a favorite. Just don't forget to deep-fry twice! Serve with steamed broccoli and white rice.

Updated at: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:27:16 GMT