Lunch Break

The Secret to a Home-Cooked General Tso’s Chicken Is in the Glaze

Dan Kluger adds a sweet, very spicy topping to the delectable nuggets.

Dan Kluger’s incredibly crispy chicken nuggets.

Photographer: Evan Sung

Editor’s Note: As more people are working from home, Bloomberg Pursuits is running a weekly Lunch Break column that highlights a notable recipe from a favorite cookbook and the hack that makes it genius.

Once upon a time, chefs kept their recipes secret, tucked inside their jackets.