Gen Tso Sauteed Chicken

General Tso's chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that can be found in many restaurants throughout the USA. The dish typically consists of deep-fried chicken pieces that are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili peppers.

The name "General Tso" is believed to have been derived from a famous Chinese military leader named Zuo Zongtang, also known as Tso Tsung-t'ang or General Tso. However, the dish itself is not a traditional Chinese dish and is believed to have been created in the United States by Chinese immigrants in the mid-20th century.

To make General Tso's chicken, chicken breast or thighs are typically cut into bite-sized pieces and coated in a mixture of cornstarch and egg before being deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. The sauce is then made by sautéing garlic, ginger, and chili peppers in oil before adding the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth. The sauce is then simmered until it thickens and the chicken pieces are added in and coated in the sauce. The dish is usually served over steamed rice and garnished with green onions.

Here is a simple recipe you can try at home:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten eggs and then coat them in cornstarch.

3. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

4. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan.

5. Add garlic, ginger, and chili peppers and sauté for 30 seconds.

6. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

7. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

8. Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and stir until they are coated in the sauce.

9. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.