Gluten-Free General Tso's Chicken (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• Oil, for frying
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon gluten-free hoisin sauce
• 5 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari sauce)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Coat Chicken with Cornstarch: Place the cut chicken pieces in a bowl, add cornstarch, cover, and shake well until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Fry Chicken Until Crispy: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken for 6–7 minutes, stirring, until golden and crispy. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

3. 3

   Set Fried Chicken Aside: Transfer chicken to a bowl lined with paper towels.

4. 4

   Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix the broth, rice vinegar, gluten-free hoisin sauce, gluten-free soy sauce (tamari sauce). Dissolve cornstarch in water, then add to the bowl.

5. 5

   Sauté Ginger, Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes: In the same skillet as before, sauté ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add Sauce Mixture: Add the sauce and cook on low heat, stirring, until sauce has thickened slightly (3–4 minutes).

7. 7

   Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the previously fried chicken to the pan, gently toss to coat in the glossy sauce, and remove from heat.

8. 8

   Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the General Tso’s chicken and serve with white rice.