One of my go-to’s for a fast and easy Chinese-inspired dish that delivers a little sweet, a little tang, and a little heat all in one bite. Every forkful is a combination of sensations for your palate! From the tender, bite-sized chicken to the deep sweetness of brown sugar and the savory richness of hoisin sauce, the flavors come together beautifully into a glossy, complex sauce that clings to every morsel.
General Tso's Chicken
Sweet. Spicy. Legendary!
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
8
Calories
289
Ingredients
Scale Recipe:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp of ginger paste
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water
Nutrition Facts
Calories
289
Carbs16g
Protein26g
Fat13.4g
* Nutritional values are estimates only. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Instructions
1
In a bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and set aside for later.
2
Cut each thigh into bite size pieces, about 6-8 pieces per thigh depending on their size.
3
In a gallon zip lock bag, add chicken followed by cornstarch and mix to coat each piece evenly.
4
In a wok or pan, set over medium high heat, add olive oil. Allow this to get hot.
5
Lower coated chicken into oil and quickly spread apart. Once chicken is spread apart, let them cook. Allow pieces to sear and form a nice crust, about 5-6 minutes on each side.
6
Remove the chicken and transfer fried chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Any excess oil should be poured out.
7
In the same pan set over medium to high heat, add your pre-mixed sauce. allow it to come to a boil to thicken and reduce.
8
Once the sauce has thickened, toss in your fried chicken and mix until each piece is coated in sauce. Optionally, you can garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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