Tso's Chicken

Tso's Chicken

This crispy and tender chili chicken recipe is a mouthwatering delight that combines succulent chicken leg meat with a bold, spicy-sweet sauce. Marinated with salt, egg whites, and starch for extra crispiness, the chicken is fried to golden perfection in olive oil, ensuring a juicy interior and a crunchy exterior. The magic happens when dried chili peppers are stir-fried to release their smoky aroma, then combined with a flavorful mix of June fresh, sugar, vinegar, wine, and chili oil for a rich, tangy glaze. Finished with fresh pointed peppers and a drizzle of sesame oil, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Quick to prepare yet bursting with complex flavors, this recipe is ideal for spice lovers looking for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve it hot for an unforgettable dining experience!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken leg meat
500g

The aromatics

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starch
3 tbsp
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egg whites
2
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pointed peppers
100g

The sauce & seasonings

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olive oil
2 tbsp
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dried chili peppers
10 pieces
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June fresh
2 stalks
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sugar
1 tbsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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wine
1 tbsp
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chili oil
1 tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the chicken leg meat into pieces, marinate with salt, egg whites, and starch for a while.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mix the seasonings (June fresh, sugar, vinegar, wine, and chili oil) well.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat olive oil in a pot, and fry the chicken leg meat until it is crispy outside and tender inside, then drain the oil.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Stir-fry the dried chili peppers in the pot to bring out the fragrance, then pour in the mixed sauce and add the chicken pieces, and simmer for a while.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry for a few minutes, add the pointed peppers and sesame oil, and serve.

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