HEALTHY GENERAL TSO CHICKEN RECIPES

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SLOW COOKER GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN W/ MEAL PREP (INSTAN…



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Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken makes the perfect easy weeknight meal. Best of all, this popular takeout favorite is lightened up with keto and paleo options with the same amazing flavors as your local restaurant.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Main Course

Total Time 205 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 180 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 Tablespoons cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo-friendly)
1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1-1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts ((about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks)
Oil for browning (about 3-4 tablespoons + more as needed)
4 - 5 dried red chili peppers
Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish (optional))
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)
1/3 cup water
2 Tablespoons honey (or coconut sugar or low carb sweetener for keto)
2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce (use gluten free hoisin sauce or leave out for paleo / keto)
1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons tomato paste (or ketchup)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (more or less, to taste)
1-1/2 teaspoons red chili garlic paste
2 Tablespoons cornstarch ( or arrowroot powder (leave out for keto as needed))
3 Tablespoons water
Rice (cauliflower rice, zoodles or noodles)
Roasted or Stir-fried zucchini (broccoli and red bell peppers)
Lunch containers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or large zip-top bag, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until well-coated. Set aside.
  • Make the sauce In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
  • SLOW COOKER VERSION:
  • INSTANT POT VERSION:

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 265 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 16 g, ProteinContent 22 g, FatContent 12 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 59 mg, SodiumContent 699 mg, SugarContent 8 g

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN - SKINNYTASTE



General Tso's Chicken - Skinnytaste image

This lighter General Tso's Chicken is made with chunks of white meat chicken breast, lightly wok sautéed with an easy, healthier stir-fry sauce, and more than half the calories than if you ordered take-out!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces)
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (divided*)
¼ cup cornstarch (divided)
1 large egg white
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 medium scallions (whites and greens separated)
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (plus more for serving)
3 tablespoons hoisin*
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cornstarch and egg white. Toss to combine and set aside while you chop the vegetables.
  • Mince the garlic and ginger and chop the scallions. Separate the scallion whites from the greens and set aside greens for garnish.
  • Heat a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallion whites. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sriracha, and hoisin and whisk to combine. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and whisk sauce until starting to thicken, about 2 minutes. Once thickened, turn heat to low and keep warm while you make the chicken.
  • Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. In two batches to prevent sticking, add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil then half of the chicken pieces. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes, or until browned on the edges. Flip chicken and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate and add the remaining oil and chicken as directed.
  • Return the chicken back to the skillet or wok, add the sauce to the skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra sriracha, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 252 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 16 g, ProteinContent 27 g, FatContent 8 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.5 g, CholesterolContent 73 mg, SodiumContent 1038 mg, FiberContent 1 g, SugarContent 5 g

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