General Tso Sesame Chicken
General Tso Sesame Chicken is a delicious and popular Chinese dish that is loved by many. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this recipe, we will show you how to make General Tso Sesame Chicken that is crispy, juicy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Serves: 4
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Coat the chicken in cornstarch before frying to create a crispy texture.
- Use a wok or a large skillet to cook the chicken for even heat distribution.
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch until fully coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the wok and set it aside.
5. In the same wok, add the sauce mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
6. Add the cooked chicken back into the wok and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top of the chicken and serve hot.
Appearance and Taste:
General Tso Sesame Chicken is a beautiful dish with golden brown crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The sesame seeds and green onions add a pop of color and texture to the dish. The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors with a hint of sesame. This dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and will leave you wanting more.
Type of Dish: Chinese Chicken
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Soy Sauce, Hoisin Sauce
