General Tso's Chicken a La Bo Ling |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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There's no substitution for the real thing, but this is a close approximation of the deliciously sweet, tangy, spicy favorite at Bo Ling's. Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast |
2 eggs |
3/4 cup cornstarch |
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, chopped garlic |
2 green onions, chopped |
6 pieces dried red chili peppers |
4 tablespoons soy sauce |
3 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
1/2 cup chicken stock |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
4 cups canola oil, for frying |
Directions:
1. Cut chicken breast into big chunks.
2. Mix eggs and 1/2 cup of the corn starch to form a paste.
3. Thoroughly cover chicken in cornstarch paste.
4. Fry the chicken chunks in small batches in oil till done.
5. Add 2 teaspoons oil to a large skillet and saute chopped ginger, garlic and dried red chili pepper till light brown.
6. Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and chicken stock.
7. Mix together remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and add to skillet when sauce begins to boil.
8. Add cooked chicken and stir to coat.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
10. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over fresh jasmine rice.
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