Mean Guy's General Tso's Chicken

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb chicken thigh, boned and cubed
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 5 dried chili pods
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 1/2 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat.
• 2 if the mixture is too thick, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces.
• 3 in a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 2 tsp cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce.
• 4 first-stage frying: heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400).
• 5 fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cook the chicken through.
• 6 remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated).
• 7 second-stage frying: leave a tablespoon or two of the oil in the wok.
• 8 add the pepper pods to the oil and stir-fry briefly, awakening the aroma but not burning them.
• 9 return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the pieces are crispy brown.
• 10 the general's favorite sauce: add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes).
• 11 serve immediately.
• 12 serves 4, along with steamed broccoli and rice.