General Tso's Spicy Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Spicy Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Prepare rice as per instructions on the package and blanch the broccoli by boiling it for 1 - 2 minutes then shocking it in ice water, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of constarch and water until smooth. Add the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, then set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of constarch, salt and pepper together. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil. Cook the chicken in batches until golden, 4 - 6 minutes or until almost done.
  5. Return the broccoli florets to the pan with the chicken. Add the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened, mixture is hot and chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Serve over the rice, and garnish with the scallions greens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 714.55 Kcal (2992 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.86g 23%
Cholesterol 139.24mg 46%
Sodium 1610.47mg 67%
Potassium 1278.36mg 27%
Total Carbs 91.03g 30%
Sugars 16.4g 66%
Dietary Fiber 5.83g 23%
Protein 58.25g 116%
Vitamin C 139.8mg 233%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 105.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.24 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.73g 23%
Cholesterol 25.57mg 46%
Sodium 295.8mg 67%
Potassium 234.8mg 27%
Total Carbs 16.72g 30%
Sugars 3.01g 66%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 23%
Protein 10.7g 116%
Vitamin C 25.7mg 233%
Iron 0.9mg 27%
Calcium 19.3mg 11%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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