Lighter General Tso’s Chicken with Broccoli Bliss
Healthier General Tso’s Chicken 🐓🔥 by @calwillcookit
Here we have Part 2 of my “Healthier Take Out Series”. Nothing breaded & deep fried, made with cleaner ingredients and far less calories! This recipe is easy, quick, delicious and great for a weeknight dinner or meal prep! 💪🏻
FULL RECIPE ⬇️
INGREDIENTS (~4 servings)
- ~2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Avocado oil
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder & onion powder
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- Sesame seeds (garnish)
- Sliced green onions (garnish)
- Jasmine rice cooked in chicken bone broth.
- ~3 cups steamed broccoli (I used frozen)
General Tso’s Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ~1 tbsp ginger paste
- ~1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- ~3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ~1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, pepper & onion powder to taste
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- ~2 tbsp raw cane sugar
- ~2 tbsp cornstarch
Note(s): Some measurements are estimated, adjust ingredients to your liking. Could
also sub for chicken breasts if you prefer.
DIRECTIONS
1. Add all pf the general tso’s sauce ingredients to a small pot and mix. Bring it to a low boil and continue mixing until the sauce thickens. Should take 3-5 minutes. Once done, set aside.
2. Trim the chicken thighs to your liking then cut them into bite sized cubes.
3. Place the chicken into a large bowl. Drizzle in some avocado oil and season generously with salt, pepper, onion powder & garlic powder. Mix till well combined.
4. Get a large skillet going over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add in the chicken and let cook for 10-15 minutes mixing every few minutes until the chicken is crispy and cooked all the way through (largest piece should reach ~175 degrees internal)
5. Once the chicken is about done, lower the heat and add in the steamed broccoli along with ~3/4 of the general tso’s sauce. Let cook and continue mixing until the sauce thickens.
6. Plate it up & ENJOY! 🙌🏻
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Lighter General Tso’s Chicken with Broccoli Bliss
Healthier General Tso’s Chicken 🐓🔥 by @calwillcookit
Here we have Part 2 of my “Healthier Take Out Series”. Nothing breaded & deep fried, made with cleaner ingredients and far less calories! This recipe is easy, quick, delicious and great for a weeknight dinner or meal prep! 💪🏻
FULL RECIPE ⬇️
INGREDIENTS (~4 servings)
- ~2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Avocado oil
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder & onion powder
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- Sesame seeds (garnish)
- Sliced green onions (garnish)
- Jasmine rice cooked in chicken bone broth.
- ~3 cups steamed broccoli (I used frozen)
General Tso’s Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ~1 tbsp ginger paste
- ~1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- ~3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ~1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, pepper & onion powder to taste
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- ~2 tbsp raw cane sugar
- ~2 tbsp cornstarch
Note(s): Some measurements are estimated, adjust ingredients to your liking. Could
also sub for chicken breasts if you prefer.
DIRECTIONS
1. Add all pf the general tso’s sauce ingredients to a small pot and mix. Bring it to a low boil and continue mixing until the sauce thickens. Should take 3-5 minutes. Once done, set aside.
2. Trim the chicken thighs to your liking then cut them into bite sized cubes.
3. Place the chicken into a large bowl. Drizzle in some avocado oil and season generously with salt, pepper, onion powder & garlic powder. Mix till well combined.
4. Get a large skillet going over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add in the chicken and let cook for 10-15 minutes mixing every few minutes until the chicken is crispy and cooked all the way through (largest piece should reach ~175 degrees internal)
5. Once the chicken is about done, lower the heat and add in the steamed broccoli along with ~3/4 of the general tso’s sauce. Let cook and continue mixing until the sauce thickens.
6. Plate it up & ENJOY! 🙌🏻
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#explore #cooking #bhfyp #food #easyrecipe #simple #foodporn #healthy #tasty #reels #healthyrecipes #calwillcookit #diet #chicken #healthylifestyle
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