Healthy Homemade General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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Here’s a recipe for a healthy homemade version of General Tso’s Chicken:

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)

For Stir-frying:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 dried red chilies (optional, for heat)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

1. Prepare the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sesame oil. Set aside.

1. Cook the Chicken:

• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

1. Stir-fry the Vegetables:

• In the same skillet, add another tbsp of olive oil. Add the dried red chilies (if using) and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the chopped red bell pepper and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

1. Combine and Cook:

• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine.
• Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to the skillet and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well-coated.

1. Serve:

• Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
• Serve hot with steamed brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.

Enjoy your healthy homemade General Tso’s Chicken!