General Tso

Instructions

1. 1

   Cube chicken into ½" cubes, same size you get at Panda Express.

2. 2

   In medium sized bowl mix the chicken, salt, sugar and white pepper. Mix in 1 cup of corn starch a little bit at a time until the chicken cubes are coated.

3. 3

   In batches, or using the deep fryer listed above, carefully drop chicken cubes one by one into a 375°F fryer. Fry until their golden brown; about 3 minutes. Remove and allow to cool on a paper towel or rack. Once all the chicken is fried, refry the chicken starting with the first batch. Cook until the chicken turns into a deep golden brown; about 2 more minutes.

4. 4

   Steam peppers, onions and green beans.

5. 5

   Heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in your wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in chopped green onion, minced garlic, chopped whole chilies, and orange zest. Cook and stir a minute or two until the garlic has turned golden brown and the chilies brighten. Add ½ cup sugar, ginger, chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and peanut oil. Bring to boil and cook for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Dissolve 2 tsp of cornstarch into ¼ cup water. Stir this mixture into the boiling sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy from the cornstarch; about 1 minute. Stir the fried chicken & vegetables into the boiling sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cook for a few minutes until the chicken absorbs some of the sauce.

7. 7

   Serve over rice and enjoy Panda Express at home.