4.7 from 58 votes
Gluten Free General Tso Chicken
Gluten Free General Tso Chicken features boneless chicken breast chunks coated in a seasoned cornstarch mixture, pan-fried, then coated with a spicy-sweet sauce made from gluten-free soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and aromatic spices. Dried red chilies add heat, while scallions provide a fresh contrast just before serving. The dish pairs well with rice and is tailored for those avoiding gluten.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
741 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp canola oil divided
- ¼ cup soy sauce gluten free
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp garlic crushed, fresh
- 2 tsp ginger grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Chinese five spice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced into large chunks, boneless, skinless
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 chilies small, dried, red
- ¼ cup scallions sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 tbsp canola oil with the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, garlic, ginger, chinese five spice and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl, then add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp canola oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chilies, then pour the sauce over the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add the scallions, cook for an additional minute, remove from the stove and serve over rice.
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Notes
- This dish is notably spicy; reduce red pepper flakes and dried chilies to lessen heat.
- If dried red chilies are unavailable, substitute with extra red pepper flakes or minced fresh chilies like serrano or Thai for similar spice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
741kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
2676mg
(112%)
Potassium
1534mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
2205mg
(44%)
Vitamin C
269.9mg
(300%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2676mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 1534mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 2205mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 269.9mg | 300% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.