General Tso's Chicken with Broccoli

13 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 1HR

General Tso's Chicken with Broccoli

It's the Chinese food dish you always wish you could order, but would regret having done so. This recipe dodges the deep-fryer, eases up on the sugary sauce, and even manages to sneak in some vegetables. Eat up – without the side of regret.
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It's the Chinese food dish you always wish you could order, but would regret having done so. This recipe dodges the deep-fryer, eases up on the sugary sauce, and even manages to sneak in some vegetables. Eat up – without the side of regret.
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1HR

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Broccoli Florets
1 cup
Broccoli Florets
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion
1 scallion per 2 servings
Corn Starch
2 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Fresh Ginger
1 1/3 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger, minced
Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp
Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic
Chicken Breast
2
Chicken Breasts
Hoisin Sauce
2 Tbsp
Hoisin Sauce
Honey
1 Tbsp
Honey
Sriracha
2 tsp
Sriracha
Brown Rice
2/3 cup
Brown Rice
Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
Chicken Base
1 pckg
Chicken Base

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
904
Fat
39.5 g
Protein
77.9 g
Carbs
79.3 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a small sauce pot, add the Brown Rice (2/3 cup) with 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and lower the heat down to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until rice is tender.
step 2
Remove the pot from heat, fluff rice, cover and set aside.
step 2 Remove the pot from heat, fluff rice, cover and set aside.
step 3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 4
Mince the Garlic (2 cloves) divide in half. Using the back of a spoon or a peeler, peel and mince the Fresh Ginger (1 1/3 Tbsp). Slice the Scallion (1 bunch) diagonally. Set aside.
step 4 Mince the Garlic (2 cloves) divide in half. Using the back of a spoon or a peeler, peel and mince the Fresh Ginger (1 1/3 Tbsp). Slice the Scallion (1 bunch) diagonally. Set aside.
step 5
In a small bowl, mix together Chicken Base (1 pckg) and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
step 6
Pat dry the Chicken Breasts (2) and cut into 1 inch cubes. On a baking sheet lined with foil, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Corn Starch (1 Tbsp). Place in oven and roast for 13 to 15 minutes.
step 6 Pat dry the Chicken Breasts (2) and cut into 1 inch cubes. On a baking sheet lined with foil, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Corn Starch (1 Tbsp). Place in oven and roast for 13 to 15 minutes.
step 7
Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add ginger and only half of the minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
step 8
Add the mixed chicken base, Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Hoisin Sauce (2 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Honey (1 Tbsp) and Sriracha (2 tsp). Simmer for three minutes.
step 9
In a small bowl, stir together Corn Starch (1 Tbsp) and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Slowly add the mixture to the saucepot and let it simmer for about 30 seconds.
step 9 In a small bowl, stir together Corn Starch (1 Tbsp) and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Slowly add the mixture to the saucepot and let it simmer for about 30 seconds.
step 10
Remove saucepot from heat and toss chicken cubes in the sauce.
step 11
In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, remaining garlic, and Broccoli Florets (1 cup). Cook for 2 minutes.
step 11 In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, remaining garlic, and Broccoli Florets (1 cup). Cook for 2 minutes.
step 12
Add two tablespoons of water to the broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
step 13
Remove the broccoli from heat.
step 14
Divide the rice between two plates and place chicken and broccoli over the rice.
step 14 Divide the rice between two plates and place chicken and broccoli over the rice.
step 15
Garnish with scallions. Enjoy!
step 15 Garnish with scallions. Enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Asian
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Chinese
Game Day
Rice
Vegetables
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