I've been on the lookout for a good General Tso's Chicken recipe for a while and I've finally found one that we like.
Mean Guy's General Tso's Chicken from http://www.recipezaar.com/
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thigh, boned and cubed (I substituted chicken breast)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
5 dried chili pods (I substituted 1 tsp chili flakes - I'll increase it next time because it wasn't hot enough)
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine (I substituted cooking wine)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 1/2 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat.
- If the mixture is too thick, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces.
- In a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 2 tsp cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce.
- First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400).
- Fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cook the chicken through.
- Remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated).
- Second-Stage Frying: Leave a tablespoon or two of the oil in the wok.
- Add the pepper pods to the oil and stir-fry briefly, awakening the aroma but not burning them.
- Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the pieces are crispy brown.
- The General's Favorite Sauce: Add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately.
- Serves 4, along with steamed broccoli and rice.
We thought this was great, but definitely needed more sauce. I'll be doubling it next time. Let me know how you like it if you make it!
Sounds good, I'll have to try it in the next week or so! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHey Kelly---
ReplyDeleteDo you use white cooking wine??? That is what I have left from my last try with the wine. hehehehehe. Will it work?