Healthier General Tso’s Chicken
This Healthier General Tso's Chicken is made with tender chicken breast, a host of authentic aromatics and spices, and sweetened with pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. raw chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cornstarch divided use
- ¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 thin slice fresh ginger peeled, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. all-natural tomato paste no added sugar
- 2 tsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 2 Tbsp. cold water
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp. dried Thai chiles optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
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Place chicken, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl; toss until well coated.
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Place chicken in a single layer on prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
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While chicken is baking, heat oil, garlic, and ginger in large skillet over medium heat; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add soy sauce, broth, vinegar, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Dissolve remaining 1 tsp. cornstarch in cold water; add to soy sauce mixture. Gently boil, stirring frequently, for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
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Add cooked chicken to sauce, coating thoroughly.
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Serve chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds, green onions, and chiles (if desired).
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.