Quick & Easy General Tso Chicken

Name: Quick & Easy General Tso Chicken
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

Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce with a spicy kick! This quick and easy General Tso's Chicken recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes. A delicious main that's both family-friendly and budget-friendly and great for busy weeknights.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:05:15 GMT