236 calorie, bakes GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN..***YUM***

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  • mattsdad1961
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  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
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    om nom nom :)
  • nicolemarie1978
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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

    YUM!! Thanks for sharing!
  • cyndispot
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    Bump - need this.
  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
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    Gonna try this one soon!! Thanks for posting.
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    your recipes are making me hungry!! i love chinese food!
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  • desiv2
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    Would someone make this for me? .....please? :( ahaha
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  • HAWKETTE58
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    WHERE IS THE RECIPE FOR THE CRAB RAGOONS.
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  • danwood2
    danwood2 Posts: 291 Member
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    I think I love you!! :flowerforyou:

    General Tso's is definitely my go-to dish with chinese food. Definitely a favorite. That and Hot and Sour Soup... Yummmm
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    Bump so my friends can see :smile:
  • changingforthegood
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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

    http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r614/liljgrafix/ganeraltso_zpscca7744b.jpg
  • Violetta86
    Violetta86 Posts: 150 Member
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    I love general tso's! It's been way too long. Totally making this!