General Tso's Chicken Recipe (左宗棠雞)

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Channel: East Meets Kitchen · 2016 · Howto & Style

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General Tso's Chicken Recipe
(Serves 2)

For the Chicken:
1 pound chicken thigh meat
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 egg white
3/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:
1/2 cup water, divided into 2
1/4 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar 
1/8 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon green onions
2 dried whole red chilies
1/4 teaspoon orange zest

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