General Tso's Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make dish combining crunchy chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for a gluten-free option) Use cornstarch for gluten-free
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic salt
Sauce
- 1.25 cup sugar Can substitute with sugar alternative
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce Use low-sodium for lower salt
- 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional) Adjust for spice preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and tools including a cutting board, knife, mixing bowls, and frying pan.
- Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Measure out the flour, spices, and liquids.
Cooking the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, and garlic salt.
- Toss the cubed chicken in this mixture until well-coated.
- Heat your frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot pan.
- Cook for about 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Preparing the Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, salt, and soy sauce.
- Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
- If using, add the red chili pepper flakes.
Final Steps
- Reduce the temperature and carefully pour the sauce over the crispy chicken in the frying pan.
- Stir to combine and let simmer for about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the General Tso's Chicken to a serving dish and enjoy.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized with additional vegetables. Adjust spice level per preference.