Name: General Tso's Chicken
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, divided; 1 large egg white; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.75 cup water; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 scallions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups snow peas

General Tso's Chicken

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To recreate this beloved dish, we've reduced the fat content by not frying the chicken and cut the sodium by using reduced-sodium soy sauce. Serve with steamed baby bok choy or sautéed spinach and steamed brown rice.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, divided
1 large egg white
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 scallions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups snow peas

Directions

Combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry) and egg white in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.
Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch, soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry), water, hoisin and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook without turning, breaking up stuck-together pieces, until golden on the bottom, 2 minutes. Stir; continue cooking until golden on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add peas; cook, stirring often, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364	Calories
19g	Fat
20g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 25g	49%
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Vitamin A 812IU	16%
Vitamin C 40mg	44%
Folate 39mcg	10%
Sodium 524mg	23%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 41mg	10%
Potassium 346mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.