Description
A healthier version of the classic General Tso’s Chicken, perfect for a quick and delicious meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the diced chicken with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg