General Tso's Chicken
SERVES 4 COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp liquid aminos
2 tbsp egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp sriracha, or to taste
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon + 1 tsp sesame oil
For garnish: chopped green onions and sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine chicken, liquid aminos and egg whites. Combine and set aside.
In a small pot over medium heat, add 1 tsp of sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Saute for 1 minute and then add chicken broth, sriracha, hoisin and 2 tbsps of liquid aminos. Stir and then add 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken. Turn heat to low while you cook the chicken.
In a large frying pan over medium high heat, add tbsp of sesame oil. Add half of the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip the pieces and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly. Set on a paper towel and then repeat with other half of chicken pieces.
Return cooked chicken to the frying pan and add the sauce. Toss to coat and top with green onions and sesame seeds!
2B MINDSET: Perfect protein option for lunch or dinner!