Super Easy General Tso Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this Super Easy General Tso Chicken recipe—a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy Chinese-inspired dish that's ready in just 35 minutes! Perfectly crispy bite-sized chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful glaze made with soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and ginger, delivering bold, restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. The simple cornstarch dredging technique ensures golden crispiness, while the quick stir-fry method makes this meal effortless to prepare. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a satisfying and customizable meal. Ideal for busy cooks, this recipe promises big flavors with minimal hassle!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and coat well.

Step 3

Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the cornstarch to coat evenly and shake off excess.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Remove the chicken and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water to make the sauce.

Step 6

In the same skillet or wok, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 7

Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(467.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.4

Total Fat 118.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.1g
Cholesterol 221.0mg	0%
Sodium 3208.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 198.0mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 534.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 21.8%