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Description
A healthier version of General Tso’s Chicken with a sugar-free sauce, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch to 2 tbsp.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg