General Tso’s Ground Chicken
General Tso's Ground Chicken is a healthier and budget-friendly version of the popular take-out. It is a simple dish with the same bold flavors as the traditional version but with a much easier method.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
General Tso's Sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil, ground chicken and diced water chestnuts. Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 10 seconds.
For the General Tso's Sauce:
- Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar and tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Add the General Tso's sauce to the pan and bring to boil. Cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
