General Tso's Chicken - Light Style Recipe

Name: General Tso's Chicken - Light Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups long grain brown rice; ¼ cup cornstarch; 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 large carrot, sliced thinly; 1 small onion, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated and peeled; 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 14-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 large egg whites; salt and pepper; 1 14 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 2 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups long grain brown rice
¼ cup cornstarch
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large carrot, sliced thinly
1 small onion, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated and peeled
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
14-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large egg whites
salt and pepper
1 14 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower

1
Cook rice according to package instructions.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth.
3
Add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, wine, and red-pepper flakes, snow peas and all other vegetables; toss to combine, and set aside.
4
In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5
Add chicken cubes, and toss to coat.
6
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high.
7
Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet.
8
Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
9
Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet).
10
Add vegetable mixture to skillet.
11
Cover; cook until veggies are tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
12
(have a little water on hand to add in case it gets too thick while cooking) Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat.
13
Serve with rice.
14
Calories: 460 for 1/4 of recipe, not including rice.

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups long grain brown rice, ¼ cup cornstarch, 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise, 2 cups broccoli florets, and more.

Yes, General Tso's Chicken - Light Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

General Tso's Chicken - Light Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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