Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the wine, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
  2. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
  4. To make the sauce, in another bowl, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the chicken stock until smooth.
  5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sugar and whisk to combine.
  6. Set aside until ready to finish the dish.
  7. Cook the chicken in 1 Tbs olive oil until chicken cooked through and lightly brown.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chile peppers and stir-fry until nearly black.
  9. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  10. Add the chicken stock sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  11. Arrange the chicken on a platter and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with the cashews and additional green onions. Serve with hot rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 473.72 Kcal (1983 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.6g 36%
Cholesterol 67.34mg 22%
Sodium 1177.38mg 49%
Potassium 1165.84mg 25%
Total Carbs 34.37g 11%
Sugars 12.88g 52%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Protein 34.51g 69%
Vitamin C 251.1mg 419%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 52.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.19 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.04g 36%
Cholesterol 17.23mg 22%
Sodium 301.2mg 49%
Potassium 298.25mg 25%
Total Carbs 8.79g 11%
Sugars 3.3g 52%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 19%
Protein 8.83g 69%
Vitamin C 64.2mg 419%
Iron 1.1mg 23%
Calcium 13.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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