General Tso's Chicken (Crispy Chinese-American Takeout Style)

A homemade, ultra-crispy, deeply flavorful version of the Chinese-American classic, featuring marinated chicken thighs, a craggly breading, and a balanced, not-too-sweet sauce. Inspired by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's method, this recipe brings restaurant-quality General Tso's Chicken to your kitchen.

IntermediateChinese-AmericanServes 4

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Source Video
42m
Prep
49m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 42m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.40
Per serving:$4.60

Critical Success Points

  • • Prepare Marinade
  • • Finish Marinade & Coat Chicken
  • • Prepare Breading
  • • Sauté Aromatics & Start Sauce
  • • Bread Chicken
  • • Fry Chicken
  • • Toss Chicken with Sauce

Safety Warnings

  • • Hot oil can cause severe burns. Use caution when frying and never leave oil unattended.
  • • Keep children and pets away from frying area.
  • • Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature and avoid overheating.
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