Joe's General Tso's Chicken
Joe's General Tso's chicken is a quick and easy recipe. Dried chile pods add a kick and cornstarch coats the chicken as well as thickens the sauce.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth; whisk in ยฝ cup cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated in batter.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add dried chiles; cook until color brightens, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook until turns a deep, golden brown, about 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Whisk sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, 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 servings with green onions.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (3 servings total)