Here’s a revised version of the General Tso’s Chicken recipe with lower points, along with instructions and nutritional information:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Cooked brown rice, for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic and ginger.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
  7. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top.
  9. Serve the General Tso’s chicken hot over cooked brown rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving, without rice):

  • Calories: 250
  • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 25g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.