Low-Carb General Tso's Chicken
Satisfy your takeout cravings without the unnecessary carbs! You'll love the sweet flavors and crispy texture of this low-carb General Tso's chicken.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Diabetic
Keyword: easy dinner recipes, General Tso's Chicken, low-carb, low-carb chicken
Servings: 2
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Shelby Kinnaird
SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
CHICKEN
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes
- Kosher salt
- Ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 dried red chiles
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 4 scallions (chopped)
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Place the cubed chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and white pepper. Add the cornstarch, mix well, then set aside.
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Once hot, add the peanut oil.
Add the garlic and red chiles, stirring for a few seconds, then add the chicken and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
When the chicken starts to turn opaque, add the sherry and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Add the sauce and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, another minute or two.
Turn off the heat, discard the red chiles, and stir in the scallions to serve.
This recipe is for 2 servings of General Tso's chicken.
Do not eat the red chiles.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.3g | Protein: 33.6g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 86.7mg | Sodium: 990.2mg | Potassium: 463.8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10.4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg | Net carbs: 17.3g