General Tso’s Chicken
Crispy, golden chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce—this homemade General Tso’s Chicken is better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying & Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for extra crispiness)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
Oil for frying (about ¾ cup)
For the Sauce
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine flour (or cornstarch), paprika, and garlic salt. Coat the cubed chicken evenly in the breading mixture.
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce
In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, soy sauce, and red chili pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
Combine & Simmer
Add all fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Serve
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
Cornstarch creates a crispier coating than flour.
Adjust sugar or vinegar slightly to suit your sweet–tangy preference.
Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for a complete meal.
Best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/general-tsos-chicken/
