Healthy General Tso Chicken
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Healthy General Tso Chicken
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It's baked, not fried! This healthy General Tso chicken recipe is a lighter version of the Chinese restaurant classic -- with about 10 minutes of prep.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic (about 3 large cloves garlic)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or sub with ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more for a spicier dish or omit for a mild dish)
- ¼ cup dry roasted, salted peanuts (optional)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, extra peanuts
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a medium baking dish with cooking spray (I have used a deep 9-inch by 6-inch dish, a deep 8-inch square dish, and an 11-inch by 7-inch dish, and all work well). Place chicken in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and stir to combine.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir, return to the oven for 5-10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Remove from oven, stir in peanuts. Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or extra peanuts just before serving.
Notes
- Don't skip the hoisin sauce, which is important for the recipe's flavor and texture.
- The sesame oil is also a key ingredient, which cannot be replaced by other oils. Sesame oil has a unique rich, toasted flavor that gives many Asian dishes their authentic taste.
- If you prefer dark meat, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30.1g
(10%)
Protein
36.3g
(73%)
Fat
5.3g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
88.3mg
(29%)
Sodium
314.4mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
20.9g
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.1g | 10% |
| Protein | 36.3g | 73% |
| Fat | 5.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88.3mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 314.4mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 20.9g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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