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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.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

SAUCE

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)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce. Mix well and set aside.
    2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • Place the cubed chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and white pepper. Add the cornstarch, mix well, then set aside.
    2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes, Kosher salt, Ground white pepper, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Once hot, add the peanut oil.
    1 tablespoon 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.
    1 clove garlic, 4 dried red chiles
  • When the chicken starts to turn opaque, add the sherry and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
    1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 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.
    4 scallions

Notes

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.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb General Tso's Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.2
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.2
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.1
g
Cholesterol
 
86.7
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
990.2
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
463.8
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
18.3
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
10.4
g
12
%
Protein
 
33.6
g
67
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
17.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.