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Healthy General Tso’s Chicken

Healthy General Tso’s Chicken

Indulge in the flavors of your favorite takeout with this healthy twist on a classic! Healthy General Tso’s Chicken is sweet, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.25 cup arrowroot starch
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 scallions sliced thin and whites and greens separated
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup coconut hoisin sauce see note for substitute
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried bird’s eye chili or crushed red pepper flakes
  • Cauliflower rice for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler
  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place inside of a large bowl with arrowroot starch and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken fully.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large, heavy skillet. Once hot, brown chicken on both sides, in batches if necessary, for 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside. To the pan, add the white parts of the scallion, ginger, and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add in the coconut hoisin, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, honey, sesame oil, and dried bird’s eye chili or crushed red pepper flakes. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Once the sauce has boiled and thickened up, add back the chicken and cook through until hot, about 1 more minute.
  6. Serve chicken immediately with sauce from the skillet over cauliflower rice and top with green parts of the scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Traditional hoisin sauce contains gluten. There are some brands out there that are free from gluten such as Coconut Secrets brand. If you can’t readily find a gluten-free brand, feel free to substitute teriyaki sauce.