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General Tso's ChickenPosted Feb 16th 2007 7:05PM by Joanne LutynecFiled under: Dinner, Food Porn, Vegetables, Poultry, RecipesOne of my favorite items to order from an Asian restaurant is General Tso's Chicken. If you've never had it, the chicken pieces are battered and fried, then covered in a sauce that is both sweet and spicy. You'll probably find that most recipes call for thigh meat, but I personally use chicken breast - really, it's your call. Either way, make sure the chicken is boneless, and any skin or fat has been trimmed off. I've found this dish is generally served with broccoli, though I made it with a mix of vegetables as you can see in the image above. Regardless of the vegetable you choose, served it over a bed of rice. You can find the full recipe after the jump.General Tso's Chicken1 lb. boneless chicken thighs or breast meat, fat and skin removed1/3 cup cornstarch2 eggs, beatenOil for frying (peanut works best, but corn or canola can also be used) In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the cornstarch and the eggs. Add chicken cubes and mix well. In either a deep-fryer or a large pot, heat oil to 350 degrees and fry the chicken pieces in small batches until golden and fully cooked throughout. Set aside. SauceIn a saucepan, mix the following ingredients: 2 tsp cornstarch2 tbsp rice wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tbsp sugar (I prefer brown, but white is fine too)2 tsp minced garlic2 tsp minced gingerfreshly ground pepper to taste1 tbsp crushed red chili pepper * Note: the heat from the chili peppers comes out as the mixture cooks. You can use more or less depending on your personal taste. Cook on medium heat until mixture begins to thicken, then add chicken pieces. I like to finish it off on a baking sheet in the oven for five minutes so it caramelizes a bit, but you can serve it at this point if you want to skip that step. Serve with rice and steamed or stir-fried vegetables of your choice.
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