General Tso’s Chicken

Name: General Tso’s Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut into small pieces); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil)); 2/3 cup hoisin sauce; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup light brown sugar (, packed); 3 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 teaspoon ground ginger (, or 1 Tablespoon fresh minced ginger); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

General Tso's Chicken is one of the most popular Chinese-American takeout dishes, and this easy homemade version delivers all the same flavors at a fraction of the cost. Crispy pan-fried chicken gets coated in a bold, sticky sauce made with hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; ready in about 30 minutes.

Updated at: Tue, 26 May 2026 08:35:02 GMT