Make easy General Tso’s Grilled Chicken at home, no need for takeout! that crunchy, saltyAnd it’s perfectly sweet just the right amount of caloriesNo frying required.
Why this recipe is a weeknight success
- All the flavors you crave:You can enjoy the best crispy chicken coated in glossy, sweet and spicy sauce without frying! Baking makes it lighter, but still completely satisfying.
- Easy to prepare meals:Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers all week long. This chicken reheats so you can have it ready for lunch or dinner anytime.
- Perfect pairing:Serve with fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, or crispy egg rolls for a restaurant-style dinner right at home.
Grilled General Cho’s Chicken Ingredients
- chicken: We like boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, but boneless, skinless chicken thighs would be delicious too!
How to Make Baked General Tso’s Chicken
The magic of this General Tso Chicken recipe is how simple it is. Taking a few extra minutes to brown the chicken first will make it golden and crispy and even more irresistible. Mix it with sauce and you have a takeout-like dinner!
- Cut the chicken and coat it in the egg: Preheat oven to 350°F, then spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Crack the egg over the chicken and massage it with your hands to coat the chicken.
- Add cornstarch: Transfer the chicken to a ziplock bag.. Add cornstarch, seal the bag, and toss to coat. well.
- Chicken sear: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. oil. Working in batches, add coated chicken and cook until browned. Brown only the outside of the chicken. You can finish cooking later.
- Transfer to baking dish: Place chicken in prepared baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- baking: Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes to ensure the sauce is well coated. Garnish with green onions and enjoy with rice or noodles!
General Tso’s Chicken (grilled)
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ingredient
chicken
- 2 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large in size egg
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil more if needed
sauce
- ⅔ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup i am a willow tree
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- ¼ cup Makgeolli Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper I like it to some extent
- green onion Optional for decoration
guideline
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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chop 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. crack 1 large egg Rub your hands over the chicken to coat the chicken.
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Transfer the chicken to a ziplock bag. add 1 cup cornstarchSeal the bag and toss to coat the chicken well.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. ¼ cup vegetable oil. Working in batches, add coated chicken and cook until browned. It doesn’t have to be fully cooked, just golden on the outside. Place chicken in prepared dish.
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Whisk together in a medium bowl. ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 cloves of minced garlic, ¼ cup makgeolli vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground gingerand 1 teaspoon chopped red pepper.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes to coat the chicken with the sauce. decorate with green onionEat with rice and enjoy!
memo
- refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Heat a skillet over medium heat or place in the microwave until warmed through.
- From the freezer: Transfer the cooled chicken to freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot.
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