Tuesday, December 22, 2009

General Tso Chicken Recipe?

I'd like to make homemade general tso chicken. I know that I can find all kinds of recipes online but I'd like a recipe that someone has actually tried and it actually taste right! Thanks in advance :)General Tso Chicken Recipe?
General Tso's Chicken (Tso Chung Gai) --








For the Chicken


1 large egg, beaten


1/4 teaspoon salt


1 pinch black pepper


2 tablespoons cornstarch


1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes





For the Sauce


2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce


1 teaspoon minced garlic


1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger


2 tablespoons hoisin sauce


3 teaspoons sugar


3 teaspoons chinese rice wine vinegar


1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry





For the Rest


peanut oil


cornstarch, for dusting


8 small dried hot chili peppers


1/4 cup finely sliced green onion


4 cups broccoli florets, steamed








Directions


1) Mix together egg, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl.


2) Add the chicken cubes; mix to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.


3) In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger,hoisin sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, and sherry for the sauce; reserve.


4) Heat wok over high heat for a minute or so; add about 3 1/2-4 cups of peanut oil to wok, and heat to 350 degrees F.


5) With tongs, remove chicken cubes individually from bowl, dust with 1 tbsp. cornstarch, shaking off excess, and place in the hot oil.


6) Deep-fry chicken pieces for 1 1/2-2 minutes, until browned and crisp.


7) turn off heat, and remove chicken with a wire strainer and drain over a bowl.


8) Pour off all but 1 1/2 tbsp. of the oil from the wok.


9) Heat the wok over high heat for 20-30 seconds; add the chilies and stir-fry for 15-20 seconds, then add the green onions, cooking for 30 seconds more.


10) Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 minute; remove all from wok and set aside.


11) Stir sauce mixture into wok,stirring well, until sauce thickens into a nice glaze


12) add chicken and chilis/onions back into the wok, stirring until everything is well coated, about 1 1/2-2 minutes.


13) Place on platter; and garnish with steamed broccoli florets.


14) Serve with rice.General Tso Chicken Recipe?
Marinade:





* 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, thinly sliced


* 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce


* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar


* 1 tablespoon peanut oil


* 2 cloves garlic, smashed


* 2 slices fresh ginger, smashed


* 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves


* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper


* Peanut oil, for frying


* 1 large egg, lightly beaten


* 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus 2 tablespoons for slurry


* 1/2 cup water


* 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil


* 4 dried red Thai chilies


* 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish


* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped


* 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped


* 3 thick strips orange zest


* 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce


* 1 1/2 cups chicken stock


* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar


* 1 tablespoon honey


* Cilantro leaves, for garnish


* Steamed white rice, for serving





Directions





Put the chicken into a bowl with the remaining marinade ingredients. Stir well to combine all the flavors, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.





Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a wok or deep skillet to 375 degrees F. Mix the egg, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil in a large bowl until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Add the marinated chicken and coat it well with the batter. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken pieces in batches until they are browned and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. When you have fried all the chicken, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Over high heat, add the chilies, scallion, garlic, ginger, and orange zest. Stir-fry for 1 minute then pour in the soy sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, and honey and bring it to a boil. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the boiling sauce, in 2 additions, until the sauce thickens. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are heated through, about 2 more minutes. Garnish with scallions and cilantro leaves. Serve with white rice.

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