Lighter General Tso's Chicken Recette

Craving General Tso's but want a healthier twist? This lighter version, inspired by Martha Stewart, delivers all the delicious flavor with significantly less fat! Using skinless chicken breasts, a light batter, and a minimal amount of oil, this recipe creates crispy, flavorful chicken without the guilt. Impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality dish, easily made at home. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Préparation 20 min
Cuisson 45 min
Calories 540.9 kcal
Protéines 69g
Lighter General Tso's Chicken 71

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Comment préparer Lighter General Tso's Chicken

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth.
  3. Add 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  4. Toss to combine and set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, and toss to coat thoroughly.
  7. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add half of the chicken to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
  9. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  10. Add the snow pea mixture to the skillet.
  11. Cover and cook until the snow peas are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  12. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  13. Toss gently to coat the chicken in the sauce.
  14. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

9g

Carbs

24g

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Lighter General Tso's Chicken ?

Lighter General Tso's Chicken prend environ 65 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 45 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Lighter General Tso's Chicken ?

Lighter General Tso's Chicken contient environ 540.9 calories par portion, avec environ 69 g de protéines, 24 g de glucides et 18 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Lighter General Tso's Chicken ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Lighter General Tso's Chicken sont Long Grain Brown Rice, Cornstarch, Snow Peas, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Ginger, Light Brown Sugar. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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