Ingredients for - Deb's General Tso's Chicken
How to cook deliciously - Deb's General Tso's Chicken
1. Stage
Cook chicken: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Stage
Beat eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch until no lumps remain. Stir in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
3. Stage
Drop battered chicken pieces into hot oil, one by one. Cook until chicken is golden brown and begins to float, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Stage
Make sauce: Combine sugar, vinegars, sherry, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened to the consistency of light pancake syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep sauce warm.
5. Stage
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chiles and ginger in hot oil until ginger begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove chiles and ginger to warm sauce; stir until combined.
6. Stage
Cook and stir-fry chicken in the same wok until very crispy and dark golden brown. Serve with sauce.
