Description
A delightful harmony of sweetness and heat with crispy chicken coated in a glossy savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken pieces into a mixing bowl, sprinkle in cornstarch, and toss gently. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Sizzle the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add chicken in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: In the same pan, stir together soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return crispy chicken to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate and Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice, garnishing with sliced green onions.
Notes
Ensure chicken is well-coated in cornstarch for optimal crispiness. Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: General Tso's, chicken recipe, Chinese cuisine, comfort food