General Tso’s Chicken With Rice

Name: General Tso’s Chicken With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute or 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons olives or 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 medium scallions, chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste, or you can eliminate it completely!); 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

Submitted by AlanVG

"From my blog, http://validgeek.com - The problem with ordering General Tso’s Chicken take-out is if you’ve never eaten at that restaurant before, you don’t know if you’re about to bite into a boiling lavapit of pain and spice or the most bland and greasy thing you’ve eaten all week. But there is a solution! Make it yourself!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute or 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground ginger
2 2 teaspoons olives or 2 teaspoons canola oil
2 medium scallions, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste, or you can eliminate it completely!)
1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

directions

In a small bowl whisk together the broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Set aside.
Heat your oil in a large skillet (or wok, if you’re fancy), and add your garlic, scallions, and pepper flakes until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add your chicken and cook until browned on all sides – about 5 minutes.
Add the sauce mixture you made earlier and allow to simmer until it thickens and the chicken cooks through, 3-5 minutes. Serve chicken over your rice. About 1 cup of chicken and sauce and 1/2 cup of rice per serving. Makes 4 servings.

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Reviews

Great General Tso's flavor without the fat. I love that this recipe is healthier but doesn't skimp on flavor. It is a very easy and quick recipe to throw together, too! The sauce is wonderful over rice. This is great for a weeknight meal. Thanks for posting! Made for Spring 2013 Pick A Chef.

LifeIsGood
Have made this dinner 3 times now. It is fantastic. Although I have made some changes to it (Just to suite my taste) This meal is quick and fun to make. Try it. You will not be disappointed .

Mike B.