ZUO ZONGTANG JI (GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN)
This dish is named after General Tso Tsung-tang (Cantonese), or Zuo Zongtang (Mandarin), a Qing dynasty general and statesman from Hunan Province. The recipe was invented by Taiwan-based Hunan cuisine chef Peng Chang-kuei (Peng Jia). Peng Jia was the Nationalist government banquets' chef and fled with Chiang Kai-shek's forces to Taiwan during the Chinese Civil War. He continued his career as official chef for the government until 1973 when he moved to New York to open a restaurant, Peng's Restaurant on East 44th Street. That was where Peng Jia modified a traditional dish to create General Tso's Chicken and made it the house specialty in spite of the dish's commonplace ingredients. The popularity of the dish has now led to it being "adopted" by local Hunanese chefs, perhaps as an acknowledgment of the dish's unique status, upon which the international reputation of Hunanese cuisine was largely based. NOTE: this dish makes enough sauce for a light coating. Double the sauce, if you want.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- It is recommended that you use an instant read digital thermometer to maintain correct oil temperature while frying.
- In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and add the chicken. Stir gently to coat the chicken and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a small dry frying pan, toast the sesame seeds until they are light brown in color and aromatic. Transfer to a small dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and stir until the sugar and the cornstarch are fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Toss the 1 1/2 cups cornstarch with the salt and pepper in a large bowl or deep plate. Coat the marinated chicken in the cornstarch mixture and shake off any excess before frying.
- Heat the oil in a wok or heavy-bottomed pot until it registers 350 degrees F. Working in 2 or 3 batches, add the first batch of chicken cubes and deep fry until lightly golden on the outside and cooked through (3-4 minutes). Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- When finished cooking chicken, take the first batch and return then to the 350 degree oil. Continue cooking for 30-45 more seconds so they become golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Transfer the oil to a heat-proof container. It will take about 1 hour to fully cool, after which you can transfer it to a container with a tight lid for disposal. If you used a wok, just wipe down the inside with a paper towel and if you used a heavy-bottomed pot, switch to a large skillet for stir-frying.
- Heat the wok or skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the 1 tbsp of oil and swirl to coat the wok or pan. Add the chiles and garlic and stir-fry until just fragrant (20 seconds). Pour in the sauce mixture and heat briefly to thicken (just under a rolling boil).
- Return the chicken to the wok and stir well to coat with sauce. transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3789.2, Fat 347, SaturatedFat 46.1, Cholesterol 188.9, Sodium 2134.8, Carbohydrate 119.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 19.3, Protein 55.9
GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN
There's been a lot of rumor about the origins of this dish; I'll let others fight it out and just focus on its deliciousness! I think that the human palate is drawn to the combination of savory, sour, sweet, salty and spicy. I think that's why we all love this dish. There's a huge difference between the popular sambal oelek and Chinese chili garlic sauce. Sambal is very easy to find but it's twice as hot as chili garlic. So, if you are using sambal, use half the amount.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the chicken: Place your broccoli florets in a medium bowl and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart (3.8-liter) Dutch oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) using a frying thermometer. Rinse the chicken in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Mix 1 1/2 cups (335 grams) of the tempura flour and 1 cup (240 milliliters) water into a thick batter. It should look like thick pancake batter. Dredge the chicken cubes in the 1 cup (223 grams) of tempura flour and then coat them in the batter. Fry them in two batches until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the chicken on paper towels or a rack.
- Heat a wok or large skillet to high and add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of oil. When you see the first wisps of white smoke, stir in the fried chicken, onion, chiles, broccoli, and 1/3 of the ginger and garlic and cook them for about 30 seconds.
- For the sauce: While the chicken cooks, add the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch slurry, red food coloring if using, 1/3 cup water and the remaining chopped ginger and garlic into a 1-quart (946-millileter) saucepan and bring the heat up to medium. Whisk gently as it comes to a simmer. Allow it to simmer and keep whisking it for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and reserve it.
- Stir in the sauce and allow it to coat the chicken and simmer. Cook it, folding all the ingredients until they are well coated, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the scallions.
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