General Tso's Chicken



1 & 1/2 lbs Boneless Chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
3/4 Cup Cornstarch
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (more or less depending on how spicy you want it)
 2 TBLSP Avocado or Grapeseed oil

Sauce

1 &1/2 TBLSP Cornstarch
1/2 Cup Water
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 tsp Minced Fresh Ginger
3/4 Cup Raw Sugar
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
1/2 Cup chopped Green Onions

Marinade

1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 tsp Ground Pepper
1 Egg White
1/2 Cup chopped Green Onions


 Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.

Heat 2 TBPS of oil in a largenon-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes letting cook for a few minutes to flavor the oil.

Dredge chicken pieces in cornstarch.

Add the chicken and cook until brown and crispy on both sides. You can raise the heat to medium-high once the chicken is in the pan.

Remove and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.

Discard the remaining oil. Add sauce to the skillet turn the heat to high. Stir until it thickens and then turn off the heat. Stir in the chicken to coat.

Serve with rice and broccoli.


Comments

  1. I made this tonight, and my family and I loved it. It will definitely be a “go to” meal. I appreciate you posting recipes as I’m trying to be diet compliant, but am such a picky eater!!

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