236 calorie, bakes GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN..***YUM***
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ok so i posted some super great crab rangoon recipe that was healthier then in a restaurant. well this is great to go with them. it is much healthier then the fried greasy dry general tso that you find at the restaurants.
Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ chunks
2 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch, divided
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp chili oil (or sesame oil)
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp tomato paste
scallions, sliced
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
optional: 1 tbsp dried thai chilies
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Toss chunks of chicken with 2 tbsp corn starch
3. On a cookie sheet, spread chicken chunks into a single layer
4. Bake chicken for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through
5. In a medium saucepan, combine garlic, ginger and chili oil, saute for 2 minutes
6. Add soy sauce, broth, vinegar, honey, tomato paste and hoisin sauce
7. Simmer mixture on medium heat for 4-5 minutes
8. Dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water
9. Add cornstarch to sauce mixture, stirring
10. Continue to simmer sauce for another 3-4 minutes, until it begins to thicken
11. Toss cooked chicken with sauce, coating thoroughly
12. Serve chicken with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and scallions
Nutrition Info: makes 4 servings
236 calories
28g Protein
7g Fat
Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ chunks
2 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch, divided
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp chili oil (or sesame oil)
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp tomato paste
scallions, sliced
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
optional: 1 tbsp dried thai chilies
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Toss chunks of chicken with 2 tbsp corn starch
3. On a cookie sheet, spread chicken chunks into a single layer
4. Bake chicken for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through
5. In a medium saucepan, combine garlic, ginger and chili oil, saute for 2 minutes
6. Add soy sauce, broth, vinegar, honey, tomato paste and hoisin sauce
7. Simmer mixture on medium heat for 4-5 minutes
8. Dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water
9. Add cornstarch to sauce mixture, stirring
10. Continue to simmer sauce for another 3-4 minutes, until it begins to thicken
11. Toss cooked chicken with sauce, coating thoroughly
12. Serve chicken with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and scallions
Nutrition Info: makes 4 servings
236 calories
28g Protein
7g Fat
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You're killing me with all of these delicious recipes!! I'm starving! And I've been craving chinese food. I may just have to make this and the crab rangoons this weekend!! YUM!!0
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This.Is.Awesome!0
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bump!0
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I LOVE General Tso's chicken! Thanks so much!0
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I need this.0
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Thanks for the recipe....I love chinese food....Would be great to be able to make them healthier form home....Keep them coming :happy:0
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I absolutely LOVE General Tso's Chicken. Oh drool.0
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This looks delicious. Thanks!0
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Ok I offically nominate "CHANGINGFORTH" for President!!!
mmmmm General TSO!!0 -
YUM thanks for sharing0
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You are making me hungry. /drool0
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Going to have to try this0
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Chinese food is my biggest weakness. THANK YOU!!0
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Oh my God. Thank you!0
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a must try0
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Yummy0
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yum!0
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Sounds delicious! I'm going to have to make a veggie version of this I think (: thanks!0
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Bump!0
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This looks amazing. Thanks!0
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Bump, must try this...0
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Bump. Thanks!0
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GENERAL TSO'S is my hubbys favorite. Thanks for the recipie0
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I didn't think it was possible to make a healthier version of General Tso's.
Your recipe sounds devine and I look forward to making it. Thanks!0
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