Healthier General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken is a takeout favorite that I’ve made a bit healthier. It’s just as spicy, sweet, and zesty as your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant makes it!

This recipe never disappoints. It’s just as mouthwatering as your favorite Chinese takeout.

Ingredients

– Warm water – Cornstarch – Low sodium soy sauce – Rice vinegar – Garlic – Light brown sugar – Freshly grated ginger – Red pepper flakes – Egg whites – Cornstarch – Salt – White pepper – Boneless skinless chicken thighs

NO. OF SERVINGS: 4 pax

TOTAL PREP TIME: 30 mins.

NOTE: I make this dish a little healthier by ditching the deep fryer and instead I cook it in a heavy skillet with just 3 tablespoons of peanut oil.

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

Whisk together the warm water and cornstarch. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, grated ginger, and pepper flakes and whisk to combine.

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In a medium bowl whisk together the egg whites, corn starch, salt, and white pepper. Toss the chicken pieces until they are evenly coated.

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In a large heavy skillet over high heat add the oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken mixture to the skillet in an even layer.

3

Cook, without turning the chicken until the chicken is golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

4

Flip the chicken pieces over and continue cooking until the chicken pieces are golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes more.

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