Joe's General Tso's Chicken

Joe's General Tso's chicken is a quick and easy version. Dried chile pods add a kick and cornstarch coats the chicken as well as thickens the sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 865 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons rice wine
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 5 dried red pepper pods
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth; whisk in 1/2 cup cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated in batter.

Step 3

Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until pieces turn golden brown and begin to float, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in dried chiles; cook until color brightens, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook until turns a deep, golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into wok; boil until sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions to serve.