Low Carb General Tsos Chicken
- 1poundchicken thighboneless, skinless, cut into 1″ pieces
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/4teaspoonground black pepper
- 1broccoli headcut in florets
- 1/4cupgreen onionchopped
Low Carb General Tsos’ Sauce
- 1/3cuplow sodium soy sauce
- 1cupwater
- 2tablespoonslow carb sweetenermonk fruit extract, stevia, etc
- 1tablespoonhoisin sauce
- 2tablespoonssugar free ketchup
- 2teaspoonssesame oil
- 1/2teaspoonred chili flakes
How Do You Make General Tso Sauce From Scratch
Blend all the blender ingredients until smooth. Set aside ¼ cup of the sauce in a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch. This is what creates that thick and glossy sauce we love.
Add the soy curls and sauce to a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sauce reduces some, then stir in the thickening mixture and cook until its as thick as youd like it. Note: You could add more veggies of all kinds in the stir fry.
What Are Butler Soy Curls
Butler Foods is a small family run company in Oregon. They make three non-GMO soy products and a vegan chicken-style season.
What are soy curls made of?
The thing I love most about Butler Soy Curls is they just have one ingredient, non-gmo soybeans. Truly, thats it! The soybeans are cooked then extruded to create the texture thats a perfect vegan chicken substitute. They are then dehydrated.
How do you prepare soy curls for a recipe?
Rehydrate ½ package of Soy Curls, about 2 cups, with hot water. Make sure to drain well. I put them in a colander to drain.
Are soy curls gluten-free?
Yes, they are gluten-free in addition to being vegan and having no added oil, salt, or sugar.
What are the best recipes to use soy curls in?
If you have favorite pre-vegan recipes that contained chicken strips, soy curls are a great way to keep them in rotation. You should either reconstitute them in vegan chicken broth or water with my inexpensive DIY bouillon cubes to give them flavor. Another option is to just use water, but then coat them in nutritional yeast and a dry seasoning blend to flavor them.
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Expert Tips And Tricks
- Thighs are best. This cut of chicken is juiciest and has the best flavor.
- Cook until golden. You want a really good crispy coating on the chicken.
- Hoisin is a must. A key ingredient to give the General Tsos sauce a unique flavor.
- Whisk it good. The sauce thickens up quickly, so make sure to keep a close eye on it.
- Spice it up. Add even more sriracha sauce for a spicier dish.
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1.5 lb of Boneless Chicken Thighs
4 cloves of Garlic
1 tbsp of Ginger
2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1 Egg
.5 tsp of Baking Soda
2 cups of Superfine Almond Flour
1 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Baking Powder
5 cloves of Garlic
3 stalks of Green Onion
5-8 Dried Red Whole Chili
1 inch of ginger
4 tbsp of Soy Sauce
2 tbsp of Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
1.5 tbsp of Monkfruit Sweetener
.5 tbsp of Sesame Seeds
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Tips For Making Low Carb General Tsos Chicken
While you could use chicken breast for this recipe if you must, it will taste a whole lot better with chicken thighs.
Despite the number of dried chilis used, this is not a really hot dish. The chilis add just a touch of heat, and of course you dont eat them.
However, not all chilis have the same amount of heat so just be sure to check before you use them what sort of chili it is.
Dont skip the marinating time, it doesnt take long but it will help to add flavor to the finished recipe.
In order to keep this recipe low carb and keto we are not thickening the sauce, instead we are reducing the liquid. Just make sure that you take enough time to complete this step.
Slow Cooker Keto General Tso’s Chicken
I’ve been working on this recipe for a while, and have definitely had some bumps along the way
But I’ve finally created a Slow Cooker Keto General Tso’s Chicken that tastes just as good if not better than the stuff you get as takeout.
Since I am all about easy and healthful recipes and the hubs was a fan I’m adding this recipe to our regular meal rotation.
This is a great place to use some of the chicken breasts we got from Zaycon Foods for $0.99/lb no more dry, boring chicken!
Allergy-Friendly, and WOE Friendly Options for Keto General Tso’s Chicken:
Keto General Tso is so easy to make in the slow cooker. Simply brown the chicken in boil, toss it in the slow cooker, top it with sauce and you’re good to go!
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General Tso Sauce Ingredients
- Soy Sauce. Use light soy sauce for this, though any soy sauce can work for you. To your preference.
- Honey. Or you can use brown sugar.
- Rice Vinegar.
- Chili Sauce. Try my homemade chili garlic sauce. It’s great for this.
- Chicken Broth. You can use stock, or vegetable broth.
- Cornstarch. For thickening.
Keto General Tso Chicken
Missing that Chinese takeout? I gotchu covered with this delicious keto General Tso chicken! It tastes just like the real thing but without all the guilt!
When I was searching for how to make General Tso, I realized it needed some Hoisin sauce. Sadly, the first ingredient in hoisin is SUGAR. So I knew I had to make my own. Thankfully MyKetoKitchen was on the ball and already had one ready to go. Recipe here.
The hoisin sauce actually tasted AMAZING. I think I might try a recipe with it in the future. Its SO YUMMY. I was a bit put off by the peanut butter but it definitely works with this recipe.
I know Ill get a few questions about replacing the whey protein, I think you should be able to replace it with any other protein powder or maybe even oat fibre. However I have NOT had the chance to try the oat fibre yet.
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As for the rest of the recipe, its fairly simple. I recommend using a deep or larger pan to deep fry in otherwise it will take forever to fry them.
If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my full keto Chinese takeout dinner!
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General Tso Sauce Variations
Ive included three variations of this stir fry sauce so you can tailor your own homemade General Tso sauce to your palate.
Now Lets Talk About Making Crispy Chicken Thats Keto
Baking soda helps tenderize the meat, while baking powder helps the chicken to be extra crispy. I am using EXTRA fine Almond flour today, but you can also use Psyllium Husk or pork rind. I will be frank these alternatives are never going to be as good as corn starch. If you are just trying to cut out sugar but you are not full Keto, I recommend coating the chicken with corn starch or rice flour to fry but using monk fruit sweetener to cut out the sugar for the glaze. This method will still reduce calories by a significant amount.
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Is General Tso Sauce Sweet
Regardless of the true taste of the original Chinese General Tso preparations, the recipe has sweetened considerably since becoming a beloved Chinese-American restaurant staple.
While the thickness in the glaze comes from cornstarch mixed with water, the sweetness usually originates from sugar.
How sweet is too sweet? Well, that depends on how sweet you like it, right?!
For my sweet version of this General Tso sauce, I use three tablespoons of sugar for every finished cup of sauce. Play around with the sugar levels until youre happy!
Whats In General Tsos Soy Curls
The most important part is the amazing sauce. Its easy to make in your blender, and you can easily make this gluten-free, low sodium, and pick the sweetener that fits your particular diet.The nutritional yeast, tomato paste, and soy sauce all bring the umami flavors in this sauce.
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, date syrup, or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil or tahini
- ¼ teaspoon ground chili or sriracha to taste
- teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons organic cornstarch
For the Pan:
That gets tossed with ½ package Soy Curls that are rehydrated. You can serve over steamed brown rice and serve with your favorite steamed veggies. I love it with the traditional broccoli.
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And you know…when we make homemade takeout, the LEFTOVERS are where it’s at! This is a big batch of General Tso’s Chicken so I’d say make it as a “meal prep” dish and serve it up all week! Dinner, lunch, late night cravings? Never a bad time for some gluten-free takeout goodness, is there? I think General Tso would be impressed and glad to have his “name” branded on this dish!
So tell me:
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Since I love Asian cuisine so much, I have discovered a love for making Asian take-out dishes healthier at home. I mean, that’s my whole job, right? Good for me, good for you, too. Sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, and General Tso’s Chicken are some of my favorites and are on heavy rotation in my house.
Typically, what I do during the recipe creation process is to master the recipe using the traditional protein and then start playing around. Today’s version substitutes chicken for a pork version. I happen to love chicken in all its forms and this one doesn’t disappoint!
I’ve found the key to making the chicken in this dish nice and crispy is to use cornstarch. Cornstarch coats the chicken and creates a light, crunchy exterior that gets brown in just a little bit of oil. It eliminates the need for lots of thick breading or tons of oil.
When it comes to the sauce for this General Tso’s Chicken, the key is to create something that’s both sweet and spicy. Like many Asian sauces, it starts with a soy sauce base, and then you’ll want to add a combination of sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, and hot sauce. I used Sriracha since we always have it in our fridge, but you could use any Asian-style hot sauce or even red pepper flakes.
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Ways To Serve This Healthier General Tso’s Chicken
I like to serve this over white or brown rice, but you can also use a wild rice mix or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version. Quinoa would work well too if that’s what you have on hand and you’d like to have a higher-fiber grain to go with the chicken and broccoli.
Sometimes, I’ll double-down on the veggies and eat the chicken over a big pile of the veggies .
This would also work well over veggie noodles try spiralized zucchini, carrots, yellow squash, or even sweet potato.
This chicken would also be yummy in a spaghetti squash boat for the how-to on making up your squash just right.
You can also eat all these items separately no need to combine. I know some people don’t like “mixed-up” food. Just make the chicken or the veggies or some rice, or all three and plate them however you like!
Ingredients For General Tsos Chicken:
Sauce: Coconut aminos, molasses, pure maple syrup, rice vinegar, tomato paste, sesame oil, garlic, and sriracha. It may seem like a lot, but you likely already have most of these ingredients on hand. See my Recipe Adaptations section below to see what substitutions you can make. All ingredients combined together results in crazy delicious sweet and sour sauce with just the slightest kick.
Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts , egg, tapioca flour, avocado oil for cooking. We chop the chicken, douse it in one well-beaten egg and toss it in tapioca flour to bread the chicken. This ensures the chicken gets nice and crispy and the tapioca flour helps thicken the sauce to ensure that sauce is extra sticky and amazing.
For Serving: Green onion and sesame seeds you can skip either/or, but both add to the experience!
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How To Use The Sauce
To use the sauce, simply shake it and cook with aromatics until it thickens.
Assuming that you are going to cook 2 servings, that can be 450 grams protein, or 6 to 8 cups vegetables, or 220 grams protein and 3 cups vegetables.
You will need 1/4 to 1/3 cup sauce.
Pick 1 to 2 aromatics. Prep according to the list below.
General Tso sauce is very pungent and always benefits from more herbs. Garlic and dried chili pepper are the two common aromatics that are used in most General Tso sauces. You can use the others on the list as well. But adding one pungent herb, such as ginger or garlic, is highly recommended.
Recommended aromatics
- Ginger 1 large piece minced
- Garlic 3 to 4 cloves, minced
- Green onion 4 to 6 green onions, coarsely chopped
- Dried chili pepper 2 to 4 peppers, torn into 3 to 4 pieces.
- Shallot or onion 1 big shallot or 1/2 onion, thinly sliced or diced.
Choose and cut the protein.
Recommended Protein
- Beef thinly sliced , or cut to strips
- Chicken Diced to 1-inch pieces, or sliced to 1/4-inch thick
- Pork thinly slice , or cut to strips
- Shrimps peeled and deveined
- Tofu Diced to 1/2 to 2/3 inch pieces
For each pound of meat or seafood, mix with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
To create a crispy restaurant-style chicken, learn this method so you can achieve the goal without deep-frying.
Cut and prep the vegetables.
Recommended vegetables
- Chicken or vegetable stock
What Is General Tso Sauce
General Tso sauce is a mixture of a few simple ingredients that make up the tangy, savory and sweet flavor of one of the most iconic Americanized Chinese recipes. In fact, General Tsos is probably the most well known Asian fried chicken recipe of all.
The three sauces here are going to turn out essentially the same from a texture and viscosity standpoint. They all make a wonderfully tangy, sweet, savory glossy glaze for your protein of choice.
The only differences are whether you decide on the regular version or opt for one of the sweeter or spicier variants.
Aside from scratching that flavor itch that sometimes it seems only delivery Chinese can reach, theres comfort in the uniformity of flavor no matter what protein you decide on.
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