Fry the chicken: Heat a few inches (approximately 5-10cm) oil in a deep skillet or pot.
Coat the chicken, a few pieces at a time with the cornstarch, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Place cornstarch in a separate bowl and season with a pinch of salt. Add eggs and soy sauce to the chicken and massage into the chicken. (Optional, chilli flakes can also be used or omitted entirely.) Boneless chicken breast or chicken thigh meat can be used. According to Wikipedia: “The dish is named after Zuo Zongtang, a Qing dynasty statesman and military leader, although there is no recorded connection to him nor is the dish known in Hunan, Zuo’s home province.” Ingredients neededįull recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Crispy fried chicken is tossed in a sweet, sticky sauce. If you don’t live in the USA, you (like me) might not know that General Tso’s chicken is an iconic Chinese takeout dish.
