# Healthier General Tso's Chicken

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh
- avocado oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- avocado oil cooking spray
- sesame seed (optional)
- green onion, sliced (optional)
- jasmine rice (optional)
- chicken bone broth (optional)
- 3 cup broccoli
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp raw cane sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch

## Instructions

1. Add chicken bone broth, low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, ginger paste, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, onion powder, light brown sugar, raw cane sugar, and cornstarch to a small pot.
2. Mix and bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
3. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into bite-sized cubes.
4. Place chicken in a large bowl, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with avocado oil cooking spray.
6. Add chicken to the skillet, spread evenly, and cook without touching for 5 minutes to develop a crust. Mix and continue cooking until chicken is crispy and cooked through.
7. Lower the heat, add the steamed broccoli and the prepared sauce to the skillet, then toss to combine and let cook together until the sauce thickens.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/709410665414030?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Creator: Cal Reynolds
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f4e1140b-db64-444f-b5cc-7ae15b45f6ba
- Extracted: 2026-10-08

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt