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Empress Chicken Recipe

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Empress Chicken is a crispy, sweet, and slightly spicy dish coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. Similar to General Tso’s or Orange Chicken, this takeout favorite is perfect with rice or stir-fried veggies.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
For Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with water.
  2. Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.
  3. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Drain on a paper towel.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken by frying once at 325°F and again at 375°F.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with broccoli or bell peppers for added texture.

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