Better-Than-Takeout General Tso’s Chicken

Today we're making a better-than-takeout General Tso's chicken that will make you rethink ordering takeout. Stick around and we'll show you the easy at-home way to make this iconic chinese dish. #generaltso #chicken #chickendinner #chinesefood #betterthantakeout #dinner 📌 Full recipe below ⬇️ ⭐️ Printable recipe here: https://afoodloverskitchen.com/general-tsos-chicken-broccoli/ 📌 Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you want more easy dinner ideas! 💻 Our Website: https://afoodloverskitchen.com/dinner-and-a-side/ 📹 Our Tik Tok: @dinnerandaside ⭐️TOOLS USED IN OUR KITCHENS (affiliate links): ➡️ Dried Chilli Peppers from Amazon https://amzn.to/4nOSgz8 ➡️ ChangBERT Induction Cooktop: https://bit.ly/4pkDMc6 Use Discount Code: TYPHDNAS ➡️ My favorite cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/3HqL8JN ➡️ My favorite stainless steel pan: https://amzn.to/45mPVUw ➡️ Ninja mini chopper: https://amzn.to/45w0KE1 ➡️ Air fryer (Ninja Max XL): https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Knife set: https://amzn.to/46V2IOf ➡️ Cast iron grill pan: https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Ninja Outdoor Woodfire Grill: https://amzn.to/40Yr08r I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. RECIPE Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 1 large egg 1 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound broccoli cut into florets For the sauce 2 tablespoons peanut oil 5-10 mild to hot dried chili pepper cut in half 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tbsp water 3/4 cup granulated sugar (more or less as you like) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Cut the chicken into 2″ pieces. Add an egg, cornstarch, baking soda, and 3 ounces water. Use your hands to mix it all togehter until smooth. Add the oil and mix to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a large pan or cast iron skillet, heat 2 inches of high smoke point oil (like peanut oil) until it reaches 375°F. Place some paper towels under a wire rack, to put the chicken on when it’s done. Add the chicken pieces, one by one so they don’t stick together. Don’t crowd the pan. Cook the chicken in batches if it doesn’t fit well. Cook for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the wire rack. Let cool for 3 minutes. Now heat the oil to 425°F. Transfer the chicken back to the oil and cook for 1 more minute, then again transfer the chicken to the wire rack. To cook the broccoli, set a steamer basket inside a pot with 2 inches of water and a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets and cover the pan. Let cook for 1 minute, then remove from the water. To make the sauce, get a wok or large skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the chilies and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in the ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauces, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the vinegar. Add the chicken pieces back to the wok with the sauce. Toss to coat. Serve over broccoli. Welcome to Dinner and a Side on YouTube. We're here to help you level up your cooking skills and create better meals, faster. You’ll find all kinds of great dinner recipes - including main dishes and sides that will make your menu planning simple, as well as hundreds of cooking tips! We are a sister team, cooking in two separate kitchens, in two different states. Our channel is new, so we don’t have a lot of subscribers, but our mission isn’t new. We’ve been cooking together on https://afoodloverskitchen.com for years. If you give us a chance, we know we’ll win you over!