GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

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This is the classic that is so popular in Chinese restaurants. Banana sauce can be found in Asian stores. It is made in the Philippines. If you can't get it substitute ketchup.

Provided by CRAIG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups peanut oil for frying
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup cornstarch
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon banana ketchup
2 tablespoons peanut oil
6 dried whole red chilies
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat 4 cups of peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the cornstarch. Mix in the chicken until all the pieces are coated with batter. Drop into the hot oil a piece at a time; cook until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Stir together the vinegar, wine, sugar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and the banana ketchup in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the dried chile peppers and cook for a few seconds until the peppers brighten. Stir in the onion, garlic, and orange zest. Cook and stir until the onion is beginning to brown. Stir in the sauce; bring to a boil before adding the fried chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and stir until the chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce, a few minutes longer. Serve sprinkled with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2474.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 243.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 41.7 g, Sodium 949.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

David Asif
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This is a great recipe! I will definitely be making this again.


Soiky Filistin
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I made this dish for my friends last night and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


peter githehu
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamidul Shamim
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Loago Mosikare
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Candice Reynolds
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I made this dish for my friends last night and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zera Biruk
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nancy Stockwell
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Gatete
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khodeza Akter
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I made this dish for my friends last night and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


bobikavhette Vhette
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joslyn Walker
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Indra Raut
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OMG! This is the best General Tso's Chicken I have ever had! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


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