A quick and delicious homemade General Tso's Chicken that rivals your favorite takeout, featuring tender and crispy chicken coated in a tangy and slightly spicy sauce.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces in the flour mixture until coated evenly.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan or skillet over medium heat.
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Cook chicken in the pan for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, water, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
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Pour the sauce into the pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
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Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve the General Tso's Chicken over steamed rice.