General Tso's Chicken Recipe

General Tso's Chicken Recipe

(Serves 2)

For the Chicken:

• 1 pound chicken thigh meat
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 egg white, 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup water, divided into 2
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/8 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon green onions
• 2 dried whole red chilies
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest