General Tso's Chicken
General Tso Chicken - this is an easy homemade takeout recipe you can make in just minutes any night of the week. A lighter version without deep fried chicken, but still so full of flavor with just a little kick.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 egg white
- 5 Tablespoons soy sauce divided
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bit sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 cups cooked White Rice
Instructions
- In a bowl combine sesame oil, egg white, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 4 Tbsp cornstarch. Whisk until smooth (make take a minute). Add the chicken, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- In a liquid measuring cup mix together chicken broth, ginger, chili garlic sauce, sugar, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and garlic. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp canola oil over high heat. Slowly add the chicken. Cook for about 3 minutes aside, until cooked through. Remove from pan, cover with foil, and set aside.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan, heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. It should start to chicken, and turn glossy. Add the chicken back to the pan. Stir until coated. Remove from heat. Serve over white rice, garnish with green onions.
Notes
Adapted from From Arepas to Zwetschgen
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Sugar: 7g
