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:
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top.
- 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.