Healthier (And Tastier) Version Of General Tso's Chicken

 

I saw Martha Stewart did a healthier version of General Tso's chicken. I adapted her recipe and this is my version of it. It is SO good! Perfect for those nights when you need something quick and easy, but also really delicious :) We love this!

 

 

Ingredients: Cornstarch, Snow Peas, Garlic, Ginger, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Eggs, Chicken, Salt and Pepper.

Mix together water and cornstarch until smooth.

Cut peas. I did this poorly.

Add all sauce ingredients.

Stir to combine and set aside.

Whisk together eggs, cornstarch, salt and pepper.

Add chicken and stir to coat.

Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Cook chicken.

Flip chicken and cook other side until cooked through (6-8 minutes total). Remove from pan and set aside.

Lower heat to medium or just under and add sauce mixture to pan. Cook until peas are tender and sauce is thickened.  (about 3-5 minutes)

Chicken waiting...

Here's the thickened sauce.

Add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat.

Serve over rice.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

SAUCE:

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 cups snow peas trimmed and halved diagonally

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon ginger

3 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

 

CHICKEN:

2 large eggs

3 Tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 lb chicken cut into bite sized pieces

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

FOR SAUCE:

Mix together cornstarch and water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. Stir to combine, and set aside.

 

FOR CHICKEN:

Heat oil in non stick skillet. Cook chicken, turning occasionally until golden, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to plate and set aside.

 

Add sauce mixture to skillet. Cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3-5 minutes. Add chicken back to skillet and toss to coat. Serve over rice. Enjoy!