Idiot`s Kitchen Recipe – General Tso`s Chicken (Thighs)

Idiot’s Kitchen Recipe – General Tso’s Chicken (Thighs)
Recipe from www.idiotskitchen.com Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (either bone-­‐in or boneless), skin removed ½ cup soy sauce or tamari for GF (low sodium recommended) ¼ cup honey 1 Tablespoon chili garlic sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 orange, zested 1-­‐inch piece of fresh ginger, grated ¼ cup dry sherry 1 Tablespoon cornstarch Black Pepper 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1-­‐2 green onion tops, thinly sliced Sesame seeds Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup soy sauce with ¼ cup honey. Add 1 Tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar. Grate in a 1-­‐inch piece of peeled fresh ginger and the zest of 1 orange. In a separate small bowl, combine ¼ cup dry sherry and 1 Tablespoon cornstarch. Whisk until no lumps remain and then whisk the cornstarch mixture into the bowl of sauce. Microwave on high 1-­‐2 minutes (stirring midway through) until thick and smooth. Remove the skins from 8 chicken thighs and season with black pepper. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in an oven safe, non-­‐stick pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Pour ¾ of the sauce over the chicken to coat the tops and sides of each piece. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 450 degrees for 20-­‐25 minutes until golden, saucy, and cooked through. For even better coating, use a spoon to baste the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Serve the chicken on a platter and drizzle with the reserved sauce. Top with sliced green onion tops and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serves 4