
Pollo General Tso
Sobre esta receta
Piezas de pollo crujientes y doradas bañadas en una salsa audaz, dulce, salada y picante — este clásico favorito de comida rápida chino-americana es totalmente alcanzable en casa. El pollo tiene un doble recubrimiento para máxima crujencia, y la salsa brillante se prepara en minutos. Mejor que la comida para llevar, y controlas cada ingrediente.
Instrucciones
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the Soy Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Granulated Sugar, Ketchup, Sesame Oil, Cornstarch, and Water until smooth and the Granulated Sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the Chicken Thighs dry with paper towels — this is key for crispiness. In a bowl, beat the Eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper.
- 3
Working in batches, dip the Chicken Thighs into the beaten Egg, letting the excess drip off, then toss in the All-Purpose Flour-Cornstarch mixture until fully and evenly coated. Set the coated pieces on a plate in a single layer.
- 4
Pour about 3 cups of Vegetable Oil into a Wok or Saucepan and heat ^[over medium-high heat] to ![350°F]. Use a Meat Thermometer for accuracy — Oil that's too cool makes greasy Chicken Thighs; too hot burns the coating.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Thighs in batches of 8–10 pieces — do not crowd the pan. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden brown and cooked through (%[internal temp 165°F]). Remove with a spider strainer or Slotted Spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining Chicken Thighs.
- 6
For extra crunch, return all the fried Chicken Thighs to the hot Oil for a second fry of 60–90 seconds. This double-fry technique makes the coating shatteringly crispy and helps it hold up in the sauce. Drain again on paper towels.
- 7
Carefully discard most of the frying Oil, leaving just a thin film in the Wok (or use a clean Wok / Skillet with 2 tbsp fresh Oil). Heat ^[over medium-high heat]. Add the dried Red Chili Peppers and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly darkened.
- 8
Add the minced Garlic and Ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until golden and very fragrant. Don't let them burn.
- 9
Give the sauce mixture a quick stir (the Cornstarch settles), then pour it into the Wok. Stir constantly and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens, turns glossy, and coats the back of a spoon.
- 10
Add all the fried Chicken Thighs to the Wok and toss quickly to coat every piece in the sauce. Work fast — you want the Chicken Thighs coated but still crispy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 11
Transfer to a serving platter immediately. Garnish with Sesame Seeds and sliced Green Onions. Serve right away over steamed white rice or fried rice.






















