Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Everybody thinks they make the best General Tso’s Chicken. I’m not here to tell you who’s right… or wait, maybe I am. Today I’m cooking and ranking General Tso’s Chicken recipes from some of YouTube’s most popular chefs to see who really nails it.
I’m making recipes from Babish, Brian Lagerstrom, and Chef Lau, cooking each one straight from the source and tasting them head to head. I break down what works, what doesn’t, and why certain versions hit harder than others. After that, I take the best elements from each dish and combine them into one final version to see if there’s a way to make the ultimate General Tso’s Chicken at home.
Who takes the win? Crispy, saucy, balanced, or over-the-top. Let’s find out.
YouTuber Chefs featured:
Made With Lau: youtu.be/AE_-ROS98PA?si=d012_EAWjgyG-mn-
Brian Lagerstrom : youtu.be/XSKU-V9t6Bo?si=F_pzaeqIl1AUFu-0
Binging with Babish: youtu.be/6UnRHtwHGSE?si=jMcl0c7HhrJB9FIZ
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RECIPE:
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TIMESTAMPS…
00:00 Three-Way Showdown Begins
01:03 Babish’s General Tso’s
04:39 Brian Lagerstrom’s Version
11:41 Chef Lau’s Traditional Approach
16:00 Frying All Three
17:45 Saucing and Plating
21:15 Taste Test and Rankings
28:29 Final Thoughts and Outro
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#Cooking #recipe #food #foodculture #YouTubeChef #asianfood
Disclaimer: I earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.
Everybody thinks they make the best General Tso’s Chicken. I’m not here to tell you who’s right… or wait, maybe I am. Today I’m cooking and ranking General Tso’s Chicken recipes from some of YouTube’s most popular chefs to see who really nails it.
I’m making recipes from Babish, Brian Lagerstrom, and Chef Lau, cooking each one straight from the source and tasting them head to head. I break down what works, what doesn’t, and why certain versions hit harder than others. After that, I take the best elements from each dish and combine them into one final version to see if there’s a way to make the ultimate General Tso’s Chicken at home.
Who takes the win? Crispy, saucy, balanced, or over-the-top. Let’s find out.
YouTuber Chefs featured:
Made With Lau: youtu.be/AE_-ROS98PA?si=d012_EAWjgyG-mn-
Brian Lagerstrom : youtu.be/XSKU-V9t6Bo?si=F_pzaeqIl1AUFu-0
Binging with Babish: youtu.be/6UnRHtwHGSE?si=jMcl0c7HhrJB9FIZ
👕SUPPORT THE CHAN, COP SOME MERCH!: https://adamwitt.store/
🫶CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROCERY FUND! (Patreon): patreon.com/adamwitt
👾DISCORD: discord.com/invite/aFQ4h4BXg4
📝MORE RECIPES: adamwitt.co/allrecipes
🔗FOLLOW ALONG ON SOCIAL: adamwitt.co/social-links
RECIPE:
________________________________________________________
STUFF I USE…
My Cookware Set: amzn.to/3vaWhbG
My Dutch Oven: amzn.to/48MKuhq
Portable Single-burner Stove: amzn.to/3IytyjV
Butane Torch: amzn.to/48TkQra
Deli Containers: amzn.to/49QO635
Large Mason Jars (32oz, wide mouth): amzn.to/49QO635
Rust-proof Mason Jar Lids: amzn.to/49QWlfy
Butane Canisters: amzn.to/3wLUtpM
Coarse Reinforced Strainer: amzn.to/3PePLHK
Fine Mesh Reinforced Strainer: amzn.to/3TxvkYP
Sheet Trays: amzn.to/3IG3zXL
The BEST Smash Burger Spatula: amzn.to/3UdSHab
Cutting Board Scraper: amzn.to/3Jy64fx
Ice Cream Maker: amzn.to/3wd2vIu
My Induction Burner: amzn.to/4dfhJNE
________________________________________________________
TIMESTAMPS…
00:00 Three-Way Showdown Begins
01:03 Babish’s General Tso’s
04:39 Brian Lagerstrom’s Version
11:41 Chef Lau’s Traditional Approach
16:00 Frying All Three
17:45 Saucing and Plating
21:15 Taste Test and Rankings
28:29 Final Thoughts and Outro
________________________________________________________
#Cooking #recipe #food #foodculture #YouTubeChef #asianfood
Disclaimer: I earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.
