General Tsao's Chicken


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 107.6
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.2 mg
  • Sodium: 546.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g

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Introduction

A little spicy, but can be toned down or up by adjusting the ginger and red pepper flakes. The original recipe called for chicken breasts; we prefer thighs A little spicy, but can be toned down or up by adjusting the ginger and red pepper flakes. The original recipe called for chicken breasts; we prefer thighs
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, non-fat
    4 tbsp cornstarch
    4 tbsp Splenda or sugar
    4 tbsp lite soy sauce
    2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
    1 tsp ground ginger
    2 tsp peanut or canola oil
    2 medium scallions, chopped
    4 medium garlic cloves, minced
    1 tsp red pepper flakes
    1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2" pieces
    2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, Splenda, 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. Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYB73.