
By Hannah Reilly, MS, RDN
General Tso's Chicken
5 steps
Cook:25min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:50:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories360.6 kcal (18%)
Total Fat17.1 g (24%)
Carbs22.8 g (9%)
Sugars5.3 g (6%)
Protein27.5 g (55%)
Sodium809.6 mg (40%)
Fiber1.1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

3 Tbsplow sodium soy sauce

5 Tbspcornstarch
divided in half

1egg white

1.5chicken breast
cut into bite sized pieces

3 tspsesame oil

1 Tbspginger minced

2cloves garlic
minced

2green onions
sliced

¾ cupchicken bone broth
low sodium

¾ tspsiracha

2.5 TbspHoisin sauce

2 ½ tspsesame seeds

3 cupsgreen beans
steamed, on the side, optional

2 ¼ cupbrown rice
cooked, on the side, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Mix 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch, and egg white in a bowl. Cut your chicken into bite sized pieces and place into the bowl, mix to coat. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat 3/4 tsp sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium- high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Stir-fry until cooked through. Transfer chicken out of pan and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, heat 2 1/4 tsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, ginger, and green onions and stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix broth, 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and remaining cornstarch. Add to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Return chicken to pan and stir to combine with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Optional to serve over steamed green beans and brown rice. Enjoy!
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