General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cup Chicken broth
• 6 Dried red chilies(optional)
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   In a bowl, toss chicken with the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with cornstarch until no damp spots remain.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to make the sauce.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 3-5 minutes per batch). Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Drain all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan. Add garlic, ginger, and dried chilies; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and stir until it thickens into a glossy glaze.

7. 7

   Add the fried chicken back into the pan and toss quickly to coat every piece with the sauce.

8. 8

   Serve immediately over steamed white rice.