General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 4 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the green onions and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Serve the chicken over cooked white rice.

Interesting Facts

• General Tso's Chicken is named after General Tso Tsung-tang of the Qing Dynasty.
• The original General Tso's Chicken recipe was created by chef Peng Chang-kuei in 1952.
• General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine.