This lighter General Tso’s Chicken is made with chunks of white meat chicken breast, lightly wok sautéed with an easy, healthier stir-fry sauce, and less than half the calories than if you ordered take-out!

General TSO’s Chicken w Cauliflower Rice
SERVINGS 4
Ingredients
Cauliflower Fried Rice
- 1 medium cauliflower
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell pepper cubed
- 2 clover garlic minced
- 1 cup edamame
- 2 large egg use scrambled tofu for vegan
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for GF
- 6 medium green onions minced
General TSO Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breasts skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup soy sauce divided*
- ¼ cup cornstarch divided
- 1 large egg whites
- 1 1- inch ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 medium scallions whites and greens separated
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sriracha plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Shred cauliflower using the largest side of a grater OR by just pulsing some rough cut pieces in a food processor; the end product should resemble smallish grains of rice.
- STIR FRY: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the carrots and garlic and stir fry until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, edamame, and remaining sesame oil to the pan; stir fry quickly to cook the cauliflower to a soft (but not mushy) texture.
- FINISHING TOUCHES: Make a well in the middle, turn the heat down, and add the eggs. Stir gently and continuously until the eggs are fully cooked. Stir in the soy sauce and green onions just before serving.
General TSO Chicken
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cornstarch and egg white. Toss to combine and set aside while you chop the vegetables.
- Mince the garlic and ginger and chop the scallions. Separate the scallion whites from the greens and set aside greens for garnish.
- Heat a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallion whites. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sriracha, and hoisin and whisk to combine. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and whisk sauce until starting to thicken, about 2 minutes. Once thickened, turn heat to low and keep warm while you make the chicken.
- Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. In two batches to prevent sticking, add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil then half of the chicken pieces. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes, or until browned on the edges. Flip chicken and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate and add the remaining oil and chicken as directed.
- Return the chicken back to the skillet or wok, add the sauce to the skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra sriracha, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1327mgPotassium: 1362mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 4mg
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