General Tso's Chicken

I don't cook much Asian food because though I have a killer Wolf stove, I believe the heat needed to cook most Asian food does not belong in a household kitchen! There are some exceptions though and this is one of them. Plus, this is one of The Blog Tech's favorite meals. It is also very easy to make.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 c. hoisin sauce, 1/4 c. white vinegar, 3 T. soy sauce, 2 T. sesame oil, 4 diced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger and 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes. Mix 3 T. cornstarch with 1 1/2 cups of water. Set this aside.


Use some boned, skinned chicken breasts.


Mix 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch with some salt and pepper.


Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes.


Marinate the chicken cubes in a mixture of 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine and 2 egg whites. Marinate for 30 minutes.


Drain the chicken and add it to the cornstarch and toss to coat.


Fry these in an inch of vegetable oil for about 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.


Drain on paper towels.


Throw a head of chopped broccoli into about a tablespoon of oil and saute' for a minute or two. Add the hoisin mix and cook until it begins to thicken. Add the fried chicken pieces and toss to coat.


Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Comments

Marigold said…
You have to be the most versatile cook I have ever seen.
SharleneT said…
Perfect. One of my favorite meals and now I can make it. Don't often deep fry foods, but this is worth it. Thanks. And, I agree with Marigold, you are incredible... Love everything you make.
You had to post this! It is my nephews favorite. I know he's been reading your blog and now I'll have to make this for him. haha. Looks wonderful.
Anonymous said…
this is one of our favs too, I think we know what Beverly will be cooking now!
Your photos are always great and you give the best directions,
Anonymous said…
I've never deep fried anything like this chicken, I think the risk of fire scares me to much. My old cottage would burn down in seconds if I did any misstake :-) :-)

But I do have my wood heated stove anf a wook so maybe I should try this anyway :-)

Have a great day!
Christer.
Barbara F. said…
You make every recipe look so easy! xo
Anonymous said…
This looks and sounds wonderful !!!! Thank you very much for the recipe !!
Nellie said…
That looks absolutely delicious! I'm sure it was much enjoyed!
brokenteepee said…
That's what the vent is for....get that wok hot and go to town!
Guillaume said…
There is a typo on the title. I looove General Tao's chicken.
Guillaume said…
There is a typo on the title. I looove General Tao's chicken.
Ina in Alaska said…
This is one of my favorite Asian foods! Love !!!!
This looks delicious, now if I could bake it instead of frying-we don't do fried after hubby's heart attack.
~ Jayne ~ said…
Thank you for demystifying one of my favourite Asian recipes!I plan on making this dish very soon : like tomorrow!