General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine that combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in an irresistible recipe. Its origin is attributed to the Hunan province of China, although the version we know today, with its characteristic sweet and spicy touch, was mainly popularized in the United States during the 20th century. This dish goes by different names in Latin America, but it is generally kept as "General Tso's Chicken," due to its international fame. In some countries, it is simply called "spicy fried chicken" or adapted to local terms related to its flavor and texture.
The history of the name comes from Zuo Zongtang, a famous Chinese general from the 19th century, known in the West as General Tso, although the dish has no direct connection to him and was created much later. Today, it is common to find it on the menus of Chinese restaurants throughout Latin America and the world, reflecting a culinary success that crosses borders.
