GENERAL TAO'S CHICKEN
One of the best tasting General Tao's recipes ever.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. For the sauce place all ingredients except for cornstarch and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to the sauce ingredients. Let cook 1 minute to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2. Heat oil to fry the chicken to 350 degrees. Mix one cup of tempura flour with 1 cup of cold water. Place the remaining tempura flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the dry tempura flour then dredge in the tempura batter. Deep fry until browned in batches. Drain on paper towels.
- 3. Cook the broccoli florets in salted boiling water for about 4 minutes just until they are crisp tender not mushy.
- 4. Add oil to large wok or skillet. Add the shallots, chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes on top. Pour the sauce over the top and cook for 2 minutes.Top with scallions
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Ahad Sultan
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste.
Claudia Yamega
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious dish. I would definitely make it again.
Beth Altis
[email protected]I'm not a fan of General Tao's chicken, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.
The BGCP
[email protected]I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.
Robiyol Hossain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some rotisserie chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this dish.
Nicole Cordova
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shorjer Rashi Multimedia
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but the end result was worth it. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.
Cleofe Paraero
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
zamin Bhutto
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very affordable. I'll definitely be making it again.
Joshua Aliu
[email protected]I substituted the chicken with tofu and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.
Tamanna
[email protected]The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.
Numan Qadar
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Julie Kattoura
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and flavorful sauce.
GAMING WITH NEWBM
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was perfectly balanced. The sauce had just the right amount of heat without being overpowering.
Abinash Chaudhary
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a restaurant-quality dish. My family loved it!
kirsty Riches
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! I've tried many General Tao's chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.