Description
Crispy general tsos chicken coated in seasoned cornstarch is tossed in a glossy sweet‑tangy glaze of soy sauce, grape juice, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, then finished with garlic, ginger and green onions for aromatic depth. The balanced sauce blends subtle acidity from grape juice with savory soy, while a hint of sesame oil adds richness. Adjust heat by adding extra red pepper flakes for a spicier kick, or omit for milder flavor. Serve over steamed white rice and garnish with chopped gre
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, grape juice, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch and pan‑fry in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
- Remove chicken and stir‑fry the sauce mixture in the same pan. Add the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- dry chicken pieces thoroughly before coating. Keep oil temperature steady for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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