Name: General Tso's chicken stir-fry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup jasmine rice; 2/3 cup water; 5 oz broccoli florets, bite-size; 1 tsp canola oil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 green onion, sliced; 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Prep 25 min · Cook 10 min

In a small saucepan, combine the rice, a pinch of the salt, and 1/3 cup of the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, tomato paste, half of the cornstarch, and the remaining 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the remaining salt and the remaining cornstarch until the meat is evenly coated and no wet spots remain.
Heat half the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook without moving for 4 minutes to brown, flip, and cook for 3 minutes more until golden and the center reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the pan.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan immediately. Steam for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Uncover and let any excess water cook off.
Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to the pan with the broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
Whisk the sauce again to incorporate the starch. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
Fluff the rice with a fork and place it on the plate. Top with the chicken and broccoli stir-fry. Garnish with the sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Ingredients

Instructions

Get a whole week of meals like this, planned for you

More dinner recipes