General Tso Chicken 236 calories

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  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    OMG!!!! This dish is on the dinner rotation! Sauce is delicious! I had to modify and add extra as needed because I used 2lbs of chicken breast. I added some broccoli florets and this dish was a winner! @brookej8688 thank you for this recipe!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Just bought the ingredients tonight (for tomorrow's dinner). Just need to find hoisin sauce. Unfortunately walmart is the closest thing to me, and their selection blows.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    This sounds like it needs to happen in my life. I like the extra sauce idea for over veg and rice too. YUM!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    lilawolf wrote: »
    This sounds like it needs to happen in my life. I like the extra sauce idea for over veg and rice too. YUM!

    I bought bell pepper, onion, broccoli slaw, shredded carrots, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots.
  • pjwood1967
    pjwood1967 Posts: 17 Member
    I want to try this but cornstarch is a no no so I was looking up cornstarch alternative and I found this article on substitutions but I am not sure which one to use. I am on a keto diet so high fat is OK and preferred.
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/cooking/a/locarbthickener.htm
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    I just spit the recipe into 4 equal parts
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    I don't mind the corn starch for myself personally. And if any of you do not eat chicken the sauce itself is great over tofu and veggies. For an event I went to I took Brie and baked it in FILO dough. Then put a side of the sauce with it and wheat thins it was a hit!!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    pjwood1967 wrote: »
    I want to try this but cornstarch is a no no so I was looking up cornstarch alternative and I found this article on substitutions but I am not sure which one to use. I am on a keto diet so high fat is OK and preferred.
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/cooking/a/locarbthickener.htm

    I've used Arrowroot and Tapioca starch interchangeably with cornstarch in Asian recipes but do not know if they are lower carb than cornstarch.

    Also, the carbs for cornstarch for this recipe only comes out to 4 g per serving - can you work that in?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I have everything but the scallions, which I realize are for garnish, and will make this Wednesday - thanks for sharing!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited January 2016
    auddii wrote: »
    Just bought the ingredients tonight (for tomorrow's dinner). Just need to find hoisin sauce. Unfortunately walmart is the closest thing to me, and their selection blows.

    You wrote this five days ago so I figure your hoisin problem is solved one way or the other, but I found this for others who might be looking for a substitute. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hoisin-sauce-substitute-52415261
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    Just bought the ingredients tonight (for tomorrow's dinner). Just need to find hoisin sauce. Unfortunately walmart is the closest thing to me, and their selection blows.

    You wrote this five days ago so I figure your hoisin problem is solved one way or the other, but I found this for others who might be looking for a substitute. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hoisin-sauce-substitute-52415261

    Ha, I just went to another store; I love hoisin, and personally there is no substitute ;)
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    OK, I actually really truly am making this for dinner tonight, with a side of rice and stirfry vegies.
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    OK, I actually really truly am making this for dinner tonight, with a side of rice and stirfry vegies.

    Let me know what you think.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    Well, I have to say this recipe is terrible. All I wanted was a nice dinner in line with my calorie goal and some left overs for lunch, and those leftovers jumped RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH and now I'm out of calories!! I'm going to have to make it again, just to be sure, though. ;)

    Very very nice, will totally make again!
  • Junepal
    Junepal Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks for sharing! Made this last night, nice easy recipe and will be enjoying the leftovers for lunch today!!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Well, I have to say this recipe is terrible. All I wanted was a nice dinner in line with my calorie goal and some left overs for lunch, and those leftovers jumped RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH and now I'm out of calories!! I'm going to have to make it again, just to be sure, though. ;)

    Very very nice, will totally make again!

    I'm thinking I'd better use more than a pound of chicken...how's the sauce to chicken ratio? I was thinking 1.5 pounds of chicken and just doubling the sauce to make the math easier.
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Well, I have to say this recipe is terrible. All I wanted was a nice dinner in line with my calorie goal and some left overs for lunch, and those leftovers jumped RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH and now I'm out of calories!! I'm going to have to make it again, just to be sure, though. ;)

    Very very nice, will totally make again!

    I am so glad you liked it lol.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Well, I have to say this recipe is terrible. All I wanted was a nice dinner in line with my calorie goal and some left overs for lunch, and those leftovers jumped RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH and now I'm out of calories!! I'm going to have to make it again, just to be sure, though. ;)

    Very very nice, will totally make again!

    I'm thinking I'd better use more than a pound of chicken...how's the sauce to chicken ratio? I was thinking 1.5 pounds of chicken and just doubling the sauce to make the math easier.

    There was certainly plenty of sauce, i had enough to also use to coat the stir fry veggies I made. There would be plenty for 1.5lbs of chicken.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Well, I have to say this recipe is terrible. All I wanted was a nice dinner in line with my calorie goal and some left overs for lunch, and those leftovers jumped RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH and now I'm out of calories!! I'm going to have to make it again, just to be sure, though. ;)

    Very very nice, will totally make again!

    I'm thinking I'd better use more than a pound of chicken...how's the sauce to chicken ratio? I was thinking 1.5 pounds of chicken and just doubling the sauce to make the math easier.

    There was certainly plenty of sauce, i had enough to also use to coat the stir fry veggies I made. There would be plenty for 1.5lbs of chicken.

    I used 4.5lbs of chicken, quadrupled the sauce, and added broccoli slaw, bell peppers, onion, and some shredded carrots. Tons of leftovers (yay!) and lots of sauce to go around.
  • 64heyjude
    64heyjude Posts: 38 Member
    Wow. My favorite meal. Thanks!
  • brookej8688
    brookej8688 Posts: 93 Member
    The best part is you can double, triple or how ever many X you want to increase the sauce. It is great the next day, on veggies, little cheese spreads, wheat thins, or even on sandwiches .. I used a grilled chicken and put it on my sandwich as the spread it was great.
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    I made this for dinner last night. As a sub for the Thai chilies, I just used red pepper flakes. Accidentally added way too much. It's really good, but SO SPICY!! :D
  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    GreenValli wrote: »
    Brooke: Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    I love to cook and my husband loves Asian food, but I have never made General Tso Chicken because the recipes I have seen are always so many calories. I will love to try this. I always appreciate someone sharing a recipe they have actually tried and love.

    I am not familiar with dried thai chilies. Did you use them? Are they in a clear package? Near the spices, or in the produce area?

    When I run out I substitute red pepper flakes, found in the dry spice aisle. Tastes similar enough!

  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    chubby_checkers wrote: »
    I made this for dinner last night. As a sub for the Thai chilies, I just used red pepper flakes. Accidentally added way too much. It's really good, but SO SPICY!! :D
    aaaand you beat me to it.
  • megbugs
    megbugs Posts: 102 Member
    Making this tonight with this cauliflower fried rice -- can't wait!!! http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2013/03/cauliflower-fried-rice.html

    It will be 236 + 112 calories for the entire dinner!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Friendly bump. Making a variation of this tonight. I went the lazy route and threw the chicken in the crockpot with soy, ginger, garlic, and a little bit of lime juice.

    I'll make the rest of the sauce up and just add the cornstarch to the sauce to thicken instead of tossing the chicken. It'll definitely be different, but I'm hoping it'll turn out tasty.

    #lazycookingforever
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    You are my hero. This is a keeper for sure.
  • girl_inflames
    girl_inflames Posts: 374 Member
    This sounds right up my alley! Thank you for this
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