Easy General Tso's Chicken Without Vinegar

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all batter ingredients, mix well and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Marinate chicken with salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients for General Tso sauce, bring to the boiling point, then simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully add the slurry mixture into the sauce, slowly stir and cook for one more minute. Then turn off the heat, and set the sauce aside for later use.

Step 5

Fill a large frying pot with 2-3 cups of vegetable oil. Dip chicken cubes in batter, then carefully put them in hot frying oil. Fry for 8-10 minutes. Don't overcrowd the pot.

Step 6

Drain fried chicken pieces on a large plate lined with oil-absorbed paper.

Step 7

Add about ¼ c of the sauce to a large cooking pan with 2-3 pieces of red chilies over medium-high heat. Then add ten pieces of crispy fried chicken to the pan. Give the pan a few shakes to coat the chicken thoroughly with the sauce.

Step 8

Serve General Tso's chicken immediately with broccoli and steamed rice. Enjoy!