Low Carb General Tso's Chicken
Try our Low Carb General Tso’s Chicken that’s packed with tasty and nutritious ingredients, low in carbs, and perfectly replace Chinese takeout on those busy weeknights!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 pound chicken thigh boneless, skinless, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 broccoli head cut in florets
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
Low Carb General Tsos' Sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low carb sweetener monk fruit extract, stevia, etc
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low, stirring for 5-10 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Next add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 8 minutes or until browned.
- Add broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour General Tso's sauce over top and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1173IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12