Healthy General Tso's Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Healthy General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Description
The Healthy General Tso's Chicken Recipe starts by whisking together a sauce made from coconut aminos, maple syrup, molasses, tomato paste, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of sriracha for heat, creating a complex yet approachable flavor combination. Meanwhile, diced chicken breasts are coated in egg and tapioca flour, which crisps nicely in avocado oil without the heaviness of traditional breading. Cooking the chicken in batches ensures a golden, crispy exterior.
Once browned, the chicken is tossed with the prepared sauce in the skillet, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly, coating each piece evenly. The final touches of sesame seeds and green onions add texture and freshness.
This recipe is suitable for serving alongside steamed rice or vegetables, offering a balanced meal with a lighter profile compared to typical fried variants. The ingredient choices support a unique flavor profile that balances sweetness and tang without excessive oil.
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 Tbsp molasses or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 to 3 tsp sriracha to taste, optional
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breast 1 to 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
For Serving:
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 talks green onion chopped
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a bowl and whisk together until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
- Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl and add the chopped chicken. Use a spoon to stir the chicken and egg together until all of the pieces are well-coated.
- Add the tapioca flour to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
- Stir well until the chicken is coated in egg and tapioca flour. Note: the longer the chicken sits in this mixture, the more it will stick together, so try to cook it as soon as you can to avoid stickage.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add half of the chicken and cook (in a single layer), stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. There’s no need to cook the chicken through just yet. Note: if the chicken is sticking together when you transfer it to the skillet, use two spoons to pull the pieces apart while it is cooking.
- Transfer the first batch of chicken to a plate, then brown the remaining chicken.
- Add the first batch of chicken back into the skillet so that all of the chicken pieces are in it. Pour in the sauce and bring it to a full boil.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is very thick and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onion and sesame seeds.
- Serve general chicken with choice of cauliflower rice or steamed white or brown rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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