Giant General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Chicken (deboned)
• 2¼ cups Cornstarch (2 cups for batter; 1/4 cup for sauce slurry)
• 1 cup Soy Sauce (1/2 cup for batter; 1/2 cup for sauce)
• 3 Chicken Egg
• 4 Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• ½ cup White Sugar
• ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
• 2 Scallion (sliced)
• 2 cups White Rice (cooked)

Instructions

1. 1

   Debone a whole chicken, ensuring the skin remains intact for a giant fillet shape.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, create a non-Newtonian batter by whisking together cornstarch, eggs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and 1 cup of water until smooth.

3. 3

   Place the deboned chicken into the batter and ensure it is fully and thickly coated on all sides.

4. 4

   Carefully lower the entire battered chicken into a large deep fryer or roasting pan with hot oil. Fry until the coating is dark golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   While the chicken fries, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the remaining soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and chicken broth to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Mix the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the bubbling sauce until it thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze.

8. 8

   Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Pour the hot General Tso's sauce over the fried whole chicken, ensuring even coverage.

10. 10

    Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve the giant chicken over a large platter of cooked white rice.