General Tso’s Chicken (Crispy Chicken Without Deep-Frying)
"An easy General Tso's chicken recipe that yields crispy chicken without deep-frying. It also uses much less sugar while maintaining a great bold taste. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll skip takeout next time because it’s so easy to make in your own kitchen and the result is just as good. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb(450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (, cut into 1-inch (2-cm) pieces (or breasts))
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1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
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1 egg (, beaten)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/3 cup chicken stock ((or vegetable stock))
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2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
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7 to 8 dried Chinese chili peppers ((*Footnote))
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2 teaspoons minced ginger
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4 cloves garlic (, minced)
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