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Healthy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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This Healthy General Tso’s Chicken recipe offers a delicious, guilt-free twist on the classic Chinese takeout favorite. Utilizing wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, tapioca flour, and avocado oil, this recipe creates a flavorful, crispy chicken coated in a sticky, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for a satisfying family dinner, it pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice or steamed grains for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos (or liquid aminos)
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 Tbsp molasses (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 to 3 tsp sriracha (to taste, optional)

Chicken Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (1 to 1.5 lbs), chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot flour)
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine coconut aminos, maple syrup, molasses, rice vinegar, tomato paste, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and sriracha if using. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
  2. Coat the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg. Add chopped chicken breasts and stir well to ensure each piece is coated evenly with the egg.
  3. Add tapioca flour: Sprinkle the tapioca flour over the chicken and egg mixture. Stir consistently until all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Cook promptly to prevent the coating from sticking together.
  4. Heat oil: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil, allowing it to heat up for a minute.
  5. Cook first batch of chicken: Add half of the coated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are browned and crispy on the outside, though not necessarily cooked through. Use two spoons to separate any sticking chicken pieces.
  6. Cook second batch of chicken: Transfer the first batch to a plate and repeat the browning process with the remaining chicken pieces.
  7. Combine chicken and sauce: Return all browned chicken pieces to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring it to a full boil over medium-high heat.
  8. Simmer and thicken: Stir constantly for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens beautifully and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
  9. Finish with garnishes: Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
  10. Serve: Plate the General Tso’s chicken alongside cauliflower rice or steamed white or brown rice for a nutritious and tasty meal.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of sriracha according to your taste preferences.
  • Use tapioca flour or arrowroot for a gluten-free coating alternative to cornstarch or wheat flour.
  • Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, which helps maintain crispiness.
  • Use avocado oil or any high-smoke point oil for browning to achieve a crispy texture.
  • Prepare sauce ahead of time for quicker cooking.
  • Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice to keep the meal low-carb or gluten-free.

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