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General Tso Sauce

Savory General Tso Sauce: Unlock Homemade Flavor Magic

Discover the magic of General Tso Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory for your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium options work well
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar White vinegar can substitute if needed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can lend a richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Optional
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth/Water Vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Nutty flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Fresh garlic can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into pieces, combine with beaten egg, cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper, and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Fry Chicken: Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Make Sauce Mixture: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Sauté Aromatics: Sauté ginger and garlic in a skillet until fragrant.
  6. Cook Sauce: Pour sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer until thickened for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Adjust Spice: Stir in red pepper flakes to taste.
  8. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until coated.
  9. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, serving over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, fry chicken in small batches and serve immediately for maximum crispiness. Adjust sweetness and spice according to personal preference.

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