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Kung Pao Chicken
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General Tso's Chicken
If you have never made General Tso's Chicken at home, this is the version to start with: crispy fried chicken in a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Why you'll love this recipe
- The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
- Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
- Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 cup cornstarch
- plus 5 more ingredients
Method
Step 1
Dip the chicken pieces in beaten egg, then toss in cornstarch to coat.
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