Weight Watchers General Tso’s Chicken

Whenever we get Chinese takeout, the husband almost always orders the General Tso’s chicken.  It is certainly one of my favorites as well, and I’ve been known to steal a piece or two of his.  While it is most definitely delicious, it is awful for you.  Deep fried dark meat chicken smothered in a thick sauce = not healthy.  I’ve been on a quest to find a way to lighten up our favorite Chinese takeout favorites, so when I saw this recipe on Pinterest for a lightened up version of this dish, I quickly added it to our weekly meal plan.  The husband really enjoyed it and while I thought it was good, I didn’t think it really compared to the restaurant version at all.  I do have another light version of this takeout favorite saved, and may give that one a go to see if it comes closer to the original (well, minus the deep frying…).  I will definitely make this again though!

Weight Watchers General Tso’s Chicken

3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp peanut oil
2 medium uncooked scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add chicken; sauté until browned all over, about 5 minutes.

Add reserved sauce to pan and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1/2 cup rice per serving.

Source:  Weight Watchers

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