Better-for-you General Tso’s Chicken for Ep. 5 of My “made t

• 总时间: 5 minutes

配料

For the Chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or gluten-free tamari)

⅔ cup arrowroot starch

¼ cup + 1 tablespoon coconut flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3-4 tablespoons avocado oil (for pan-frying)

For the General Tso’s Sauce:

¼ cup coconut aminos (or gluten-free tamari)

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth I tested with water bc I ran out of chicken stock and it was still delish!

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, grated

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 ½ teaspoon arrowroot starch + 1 tablespoon water

For serving: cooked rice, sliced green onion, sesame seeds

Prepare the Chicken:

步骤

In a bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut aminos. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.

In a separate shallow bowl, mix the arrowroot starch, coconut flour, salt, and pepper.

Remove the chicken from the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Pan-fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Make the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, maple syrup, chicken broth, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

In a separate small bowl, mix the arrowroot starch with water to make a slurry.

Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan used for the chicken. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

Stir in the arrowroot slurry and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Coat the Chicken & Serve:

Add the crispy chicken back into the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.

Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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