General Tsos Chicken
Chinese Chinese - Stir fries and Mains

General Tsos Chicken

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 500g chicken thigh, cut into chunks
  • • 2 eggs, beaten
  • • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • • 2 tbsp sugar
  • • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp dried red chillies

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coat the chicken in the beaten egg, cornflour, and soy sauce.

2
Phase 2

Deep-fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and crisp, then drain.

3
Phase 3

Mix the hoisin, vinegar, sugar, and Shaoxing wine in a bowl.

4
Phase 4

Fry the dried chillies in a wok with 1 tbsp oil until fragrant.

5
Phase 5

Add the sauce, let it bubble, then toss in the chicken until glazed.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot over steamed rice.