Healthy General Tso’s Chicken
A nutritious twist on the classic General Tso’s Chicken, featuring crispy chicken in a sweet and savory sauce made healthier with almond flour and natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in almond flour, dip in the beaten eggs, then back in almond flour.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix the apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, chicken broth, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in a separate bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stirring to coat.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Enjoy with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg