General Tso Chicken Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

General Tso Chicken

Enjoy this Asian classic by sautéing the chicken instead of frying.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 tbsp Splenda
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic clove
2 medium scallions
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsps low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sweetener (like Splenda), 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 3-5 minutes.
After sauce has slightly thickened, add the broccoli florets. Remove from heat.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1/2 cup rice per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 289

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 7.3g

% Daily Value 9%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.763g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.796g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.926g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 55mg

% Daily Value 18%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 954mg

% Daily Value 41%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 31.17g

% Daily Value 11%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 3.4g
  
  % Daily Value 12%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.57g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 28.46g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 3mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 48mg

% Daily Value 53%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 4mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 9mg

% Daily Value 50%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 280mg

% Daily Value 6%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 289 KCal
Fat 7.3 g
Carbs 31.17 g
Protein 28.46 g

There are 289 calories in 1 serving of General Tso Chicken.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.