Easy General Tso's Chicken (30 Minutes)

Name: Easy General Tso's Chicken (30 Minutes)
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; 1 tsp ginger (peeled & thinly sliced); 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 1⁄2 tsp more for extra heat); 1 tbsp cornstarch; ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sticky sauce hits all the sweet, savory, and spicy notes. This easy General Tso's chicken recipe is ready in 30 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner. Serve it over steamed rice for that classic Chinese takeout-style meal at home.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:05:07 GMT