Homemade General Tso's Chicken

• lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces↗1 lb
• garlic cloves, minced fine↗2
• teaspoons fresh ginger, minced↗3 teaspoons
• teaspoon light soy sauce↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon toasted sesame oil↗1 teaspoon
• tablespoon sugar↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• cup all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• tablespoons cornstarch↗3 tablespoons
• eggs, beaten↗2
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• teaspoons fresh ginger, minced↗2 teaspoons
• tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste (garlic chili sauce)↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• teaspoons fish sauce↗2 teaspoons
• teaspoon toasted sesame oil↗1
• teaspoons sugar (to taste)↗2 -3
• teaspoons seasoned rice wine vinegar↗2
• ounces sweet chili sauce10
• cups vegetable oil (for frying)↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and place into an air tight container.

2. 2

   mince garlic, ginger, and add to chicken followed by soy sauce, sesame oil, the 1bsp. sugar, and black pepper and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

3. 3

   combine flour and cornstarch into a resealable bag and shake well.

4. 4

   beat eggs into a separate dish.

5. 5

   in a medium bowl mix remaining ingredients of garlic, ginger,sambal, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sweet chili sauce.

6. 6

   heat oil in skillet to about 350 degrees.

7. 7

   dip each piece of chicken into egg allowing it to drip off.

8. 8

   dredge each piece in flour and cornstarch mixture shaking off excess.

9. 9

   drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

10. 10

    in a separate pan add sauce mixture and heat slowly.

11. 11

    as chicken pieces are done frying add to sauce and toss gently.

12. 12

    continue until all pieces are fried and sauced.

13. 13

    enjoy.