Renovated General Tsao's Chicken
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp red pepper flakes4 tsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 medium scallions, chopped4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium3 Tbsp splenda (or sugar)3 Tbsp corn starch1 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut ino bite size cubes1.5 C chicken broth, low sodium2 Tbsp vinegar2 C rice, kept hot - rice not included in calorie counts
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.

Add reserved sauce and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and sauce and 1/2 cup of rice per serving --- RICE NOT INCLUDED IN CALORIE COUNTS

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe Renovation.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 226.8
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.0 mg
  • Sodium: 668.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 27.0 g

Member Reviews
  • SIMBATAZ
     This is awesome! I added a little bit of honey to give a touch more sweetness but a great recipe!!! Thanks for sharing. - 1/21/09
  • HEATHBAR35
     This was wonderful, my husband and I both really enjoyed it. We used sesame oil and 1/2tsp of red pepper flakes but will probably use 1/4t next time. We also sprinkled some toasted sesame seeds on top. Yummy! - 3/3/09
  • BCHASE04
     This was very good. My husband and 2 year old twin boys really liked the flavor. I served it with brown rice and broccoli. I know this will effect the nutrition count, but I am going to try it next time with some Sherry and low sodium chicken broth. Yummy! - 2/27/09
  • SHENREN
     This recipe was fantastic! Tasted SO close to real G. Tso! I'm so glad I don't have to give up my favorite Chinese food dish, because of this recipe. My husband and I both said WOW at the first bite. - 5/14/09
  • GOOD74
     We made this tonight and it was awesome! My very picky husband even liked it. - 8/4/08
  • LEXINICO
     Made this tonight for dinner.....it's amazing!!! I will definitely make this again! So yummy! :) - 1/30/11
  • TLFRONCK
     This recipe was great! I added some dried chili peppers to the hot oil (I like heat) I will probably use just a little less sugar next time and add more pepper flakes. Thank you for a great recipe! - 3/10/09
  • SUNSET09
     This one is one of my favorite meals and so glad that there's a version to limit the excess. It taste real close to the real thing, I mean, close enough without he heaviness that comes with the restaurant versions. I added green vegetables such as chopped broccoli and spinach. - 10/2/18
  • AMBER.GUILLOT
     This was delicious!!! This will definitely be going in my dinner menu rotation at my house! - 2/9/11
  • FUTUREMRSMC
     This was good, but did not taste much like General Tsos. - 3/4/09
  • MOM2ACAT
     I made this tonight and I loved it!
    I used a little less of the pepper because of my GERD. - 7/15/08
  • POSEY440
     Good - 6/27/21
  • PWILLOW1
     Good but high in sodium for me even using low sodium soy sauce. - 6/7/21
  • WHITEANGEL4
     We really enjoy this one - 6/4/21
  • REDROBIN47
     I saved this recipe to try. It sounds great. - 5/6/21
  • GOFORGIN
     ok - 4/1/21
  • JUSTJ2014
     I love this option - 3/15/21
  • KITTYHAWK1949
     loved it but as not into spicy I used less red pepper - 3/4/21
  • REGILIEH
     Ok - 11/9/20
  • SUSANYOUNGER
     great flavor - 10/28/20
  • EOWYN2424
     yum - 10/11/20
  • METAFUKARI
     added honey also, just a bit! - 9/18/20
  • CD2693807
     looks and sounds yummy - 8/16/20
  • MOMMY445
     Yummy - 7/14/20
  • SUSANBEAMON
     I only used half the pepper flakes and it was very good. - 4/23/20



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