Description
General Tso Chicken. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds (680g) chicken thighs, cubed
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with cornstarch and fry until browned. Drain.
- Simmer soy, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, chili, garlic, and ginger until thick.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce.
Notes
Tomato paste is what makes this sauce red. Leave it out and you have a soy glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American