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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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Crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, savory General Tso-style sauce with optional red chili pepper flakes.

Ingredients

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4 chicken breasts, cubed

1 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp garlic salt

3/4 cup oil, for frying

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 cup white distilled vinegar

1 tsp salt

6 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp red chili pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. Coat chicken pieces in breading.

2. Fry chicken in batches.

3. Combine sauce ingredients.

4. Pour sauce over fried chicken.

5. Bring to a boil.

6. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

7. Serve hot.

Notes

Use flour or cornstarch for the breading.

Red chili pepper flakes are optional.

Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Check chicken reaches 165°F internally before serving.