Healthier General Tso's Chicken
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5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Healthier General Tso's Chicken
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This healthier General Tso's chicken is a quick and easy meal for your weeknight rush. No breading or frying and made with a flavor-packed homemade sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil divided
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 1-1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup bird's eye chili dried, Thai variety
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons water cold
- 2 green onions greens parts thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat add 2 teaspoons coconut oil.
- Once the oil is hot add in the chicken and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, about 8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place the pan back on the heat.
- Add in the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and once the oil is hot add in the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
- Add in the chicken stock, chilies, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes to help combine the flavors.
- In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and cold water.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet on the stovetop. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and continue cooking just until the mixture is thick and coats the chicken.
- Sprinkle green onions on the top and serve over rice with a side of vegetables if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
564kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
79g
(158%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 79g | 158% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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