How to Make General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Sesame Chicken

General Tso’s chicken is the most iconic dish on the Chinese American takeout menu. Crispy fried chicken morsels, tossed in a slightly sweet and savory brown sauce—what’s not to love? The funny thing about General Tso’s is that it’s made using the same basic process as orange chicken and sesame chicken, the other two takeout menu heavy hitters. Chicken pieces are marinated, dredged, and deep fried, and then dressed in sauce. What distinguishes the three dishes is the sauces. General Tso’s sauce has a spicy kick, thanks to the addition of dried chiles; orange chicken gets its citrusy tang from the addition of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and dried mandarin peel; and sesame chicken gets a double dose of sesame flavor from toasted sesame seeds and roasted sesame oil. In this video, chef Tim Chin shows you how to re-create all three dishes and shows you how to make fried chicken nuggets that are so crispy and craggy that they don’t lose any of their crunch, even after being dressed in the delicious sauces. For the full recipes, subscribe to ChefSteps.com/studio pass. Recipes: General Tso’s Chicken: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/general-tsos-chicken Orange Chicken: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/orange-chicken Sesame Chicken: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/sesame-chicken Equipment: Buy a flat-bottomed carbon steel wok: https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-21-9978-Classic-14-inch/dp/B002AQSWMU?tag=chefsteps02-20 Buy a Control Freak™ Home: https://www.chefsteps.com/en-us/product/bmc800?sku=BMC800BSSUSC Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/chefsteps https://www.facebook.com/Chefsteps ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: https://www.chefsteps.com/