Healthy Crispy General Tso's Chicken

1. 1

   Marinate chicken - Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add all marinade ingredients. I like to start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the egg, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Combine

2. 2

   Sauce - In another bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.

Crispy chicken

1. 3

   Crispy chicken - In a wok or cast-iron skillet, on medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of cooking oil (do not use olive oil).

2. 4

   Add chicken pieces, one at a time, making sure they are apart. Do this in batches so you don't crowd the pan.

3. 5

   Cook on one side for a minute until lightly golden. Then, turn over and cook the other side. Remove the chicken and keep it warm.

Stir fry

1. 6

   To the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the remaining oil. Saute the ginger, garlic, and chili flakes.

2. 7

   Add the sauce - cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the chicken pieces and coat the chicken with the sauce. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to loosen things up.

   30s
3. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Garnish with more chilly flakes (or sesame seeds).