Easy General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 pound chicken tenders or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil






• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 5 large green onions, white parts removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce




• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For Serving:

• Prepared brown rice
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

For the Stir-Fry Veggies (Optional):

• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
• 12 ounces chopped vegetables (such as a frozen stir-fry medley)

Instructions

Chicken:

1. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, honey, and baking soda. Marinate for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
2. While the chicken marinates, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
3. Heat the canola oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and stir to coat.
5. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes.






6. If making the stir-fry veggies, remove the chicken and wipe out the pan. Heat the canola oil and stir-fry the veggies until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan.
7. Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute.
8. Pour in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly, until thickened and sticky.
9. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Serving:

• Serve the chicken over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, if desired.
• Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips

• Cut the chicken into even pieces to ensure even cooking.




• Cook the chicken in batches to avoid steaming.
• Don’t skip the baking soda in the marinade, as it helps tenderize the chicken.
• Adjust the amount of chili-garlic sauce in the sauce to your desired spiciness.