General Tso's Chicken a La Bo Ling

Submitted by ms.mongoose

"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."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

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.