Healthier General Tso's Chicken
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil divided
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast tenders cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1-1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup dried Thai birds eye chilies
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 994mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g