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A comprehensive guide to classic Chinese takeout General Tso's chicken at home! General Tso chicken is one of the most popular dishes at every Chinese takeaway! Today, I’ll break down all the tips, tricks and techniques so you’ll be able to make this takeout classic at home even better than any takeaway restaurant you’ve ever been to! And for a fraction of the cost! Download the full recipe document here: https://jasonfarmer.com/chinese-takeout-general-tsos-chicken/ Wanna learn how to make Chinese takeout lo mein at home? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/iRxDpjNDt3A Chinese takeout fried rice video: https://youtu.be/qURmdmgCCOI The fried chicken portion of this recipe is based on @JKenjiLopezAlt version in his book, "The Wok." You should buy it. You will learn a ton: https://geni.us/n6B2 Serious Eats article on why vodka makes the crispiest crust: https://www.seriouseats.com/use-vodka-for-crispier-fried-food Ingredients used: Pearl River Bridge Light Soy Sauce: https://geni.us/Mbwvp Pearl River Bridge Dark Soy Sauce: https://geni.us/bQ1As5B Lee Kum Kee Light Soy Sauce: https://geni.us/80M9r0U Lee Kum Kee Dark Soy Sauce: https://geni.us/jp9Uc9 Shaoxing cooking wine: https://geni.us/iNdAZJL Shaoxing cooking wine: https://geni.us/PAM2Ma Unseasoned rice vinegar: https://geni.us/0T7dll White vinegar: https://geni.us/Ask4X Toasted sesame oil: https://geni.us/ZHfl54R Dried chili peppers: https://geni.us/j17BEHD Diamond Brand Kosher Salt: https://geni.us/PiO2h White pepper: https://geni.us/vKEdX Cornstarch: https://geni.us/sl5PoGp Baking soda: https://geni.us/3dVB71 Baking Powder: https://geni.us/MySsWD MSG: https://geni.us/9Lx0 Kitchen gear in video: Deep fryer: https://geni.us/myev5y Misono UX10 Chef's Knife: https://geni.us/0NB5 Induction Cooktop: https://geni.us/mOpIF John Boos Work Table: https://geni.us/XZXk Dexter Chinese cleaver: https://geni.us/5mJZ Chef Master portable butane stove top: https://geni.us/yXYxEf9 John Boos cutting board: https://geni.us/DzvLB Le Creuset Dutch Oven: https://geni.us/rzZwFz Music by Epidemic Sound (free 30-day trial! Affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/v23gld Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Jason Farmer may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from amazon.com