Keto General Tso Chicken and Broccoli

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    15 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    20 min

Keto General Tso Chicken and Broccoli

13 ratings

General Tso is a fairly recognizable Chinese takeout menu item. The dish is spicy, a touch sweet, and typically sticky. This mock version has all the flavor elements, but some typical ingredients, like cornstarch and sugar, were left out to keep the sauce healthy. This is a good recipe for meal prepping and makes a fantastic lunch!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    4.9 g

  • Fiber

    2.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.8 g

  • Protein

    38.7 g

  • Fats

    14.2 g

314 cals

Keto General Tso Chicken and Broccoli

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Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    12 ounce

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 teaspoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Broccoli, Raw

    Broccoli, Raw

    9 ounce

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 teaspoon

  • Soy Sauce

    Soy Sauce

    1-½ teaspoon

  • Hot Chili Peppers, Green, Raw

    Hot Chili Peppers, Green, Raw

    ¼ ounce

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Tahini

    Tahini

    1 tablespoon

  • Sambal Oelek Paste Of Chili by Rooster

    Sambal Oelek Paste Of Chili by Rooster

    1-½ teaspoon

  • Ginger, Ground

    Ginger, Ground

    0.25 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 7

20 min

  • Step 1

    Prepare the chicken breast by removing any unwanted fat. Chop the chicken into 1 or 2-inch pieces. If you need to chop your broccoli in advance, do this as well.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat the first amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place in the chicken and sprinkle the salt and pepper over it.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Cook the chicken until just the outside is cooked, then toss in the broccoli. Place a lid on the skillet and cook until the chicken is just cooked through and the broccoli turns bright green. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Transfer the cooked chicken and broccoli to a bowl for the time being. Use a slotted spoon so all the liquid from cooking remains in the skillet. Then, stir in the second amount of olive oil, soy sauce, whole thai chilis (3-4), and minced garlic into the skillet. You may slice the chilis in half if you wish.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Put the lid on the skillet and cook on a very low heat for about 2 minutes. You may remove the whole chilis at this point, or you can leave them in the final dish. Then, stir in the remaining ingredients.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    The sauce should thicken quickly here. Return the chicken and broccoli to the skillet, and make sure all the ingredients get coated in the sauce.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Serve hot!
    Step 7

Comments 6

  • Doodadie

    Doodadie 5 years ago

    Definitely not anything like General Tso's chicken. Will definitely not prepare again. The cooking technique is interesting for a stir fry.

    • Ahgauthier

      Ahgauthier 6 years ago

      The ingredients were hard to find. I substituted sesame oil for tahini and a jalapeno for the Thai chilies. It had decent flavor but not exactly Chinese take out.

      • Em

        Em 6 years ago

        What can be used instead of tahini

        • Lissa314

          Lissa314 a year ago

          Sunbutter sugar free sunflower butter is low carb

        • UnbelievableKale657163

          UnbelievableKale657163 4 years ago

          Peanut butter

      • Keto_2021

        Keto_2021 6 years ago

        Delicious - one of my favorites!