Easy 30-Min General Tso's Chicken (Shallow Fried)

Name: Easy 30-Min General Tso's Chicken (Shallow Fried)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 5 thin slices ginger (peeled); ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 1/2 green onion (finely chopped); 1/4 tsp sesame seeds (toasted kind); 3 tbsp brown sugar; 3 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tsp sesame oil (toasted kind); ½ tsp red pepper flakes (add another 1/2 tsp if you want it spicier); 1 tbsp cornstarch; ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Craving the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy takeout from your own kitchen? This easy General Tso's chicken recipe uses a quick cornstarch coating on juicy chicken thighs for a crispy exterior. Serve this budget-friendly protein over steaming jasmine rice for a fast weeknight dinner that beats any restaurant version.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:03:28 GMT