Easy General Tso's Chicken

Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal with our Easy General Tso's Chicken recipe. This recipe makes achieving the perfect blend of crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors effortless for anyone. 

Crispy, sweet, and tangy, this Easy General Tso's Chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with an effortless approach, making it the perfect quick meal. Get ready to ditch the takeout and make the best Easy General Tso's Chicken at home!

Why You’ll Love This Easy General Tso's Chicken

You will love this recipe for several reasons. Primarily, it's an incredibly easy General Tso's chicken that tastes authentic but comes together in a fraction of the time. This Easy General Tso's chicken is also fully customizable, letting you adjust the spice. We have balanced the classic flavors of Easy General Tso's chicken perfectly: the sweet heat of the Easy General Tso's chicken sauce over perfectly fried chicken is irresistible. Making Easy General Tso's chicken from scratch ensures you know exactly what’s going into your meal, unlike takeout. The best part? This Easy General Tso's chicken recipe is surprisingly simple, making it accessible even to novice cooks.

Quick Easy General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• Oil for frying (like vegetable or canola)

For the Easy General Tso's Chicken Sauce:

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

• 3 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch fresh ginger, grated

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

• Optional Garnish: Sesame seeds and green onions

Instructions

1. Coat the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the beaten egg in another bowl. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then dredge it in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated. Set aside.

2. Make the Easy General Tso's Chicken Sauce: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. This is your flavorful Easy General Tso's chicken sauce.

3. Fry the Chicken: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Continue until all chicken is fried.

4. Combine & Simmer: Empty the oil from the large pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour in the prepared Easy General Tso's chicken sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly.

5. Finish & Serve: Once the sauce is thick and glossy, add the fried chicken pieces back into the pan. Toss until all chicken is generously coated in the Easy General Tso's chicken sauce. Serve immediately over warm white rice, garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Your Easy General Tso's Chicken is now ready!