Main Dishes

Dump-and-Bake General Tso Chicken

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
January 20, 2018
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It's baked, not fried! This healthy General Tso Chicken recipe is a lighter version of the Chinese restaurant classic. With just one dish and about 10 minutes of prep, the easy dinner is even better than take-out! Serve the sweet, sticky chicken with rice and broccoli for a family-friendly meal with very little effort.

6
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup peanuts
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a medium baking dish with cooking spray (I have used a deep 9-inch by 6-inch dish and an 11-inch by 7-inch dish, and both work well).
  2. Place chicken in...

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Nutritions

Calories
214

Sodium
745mg
31% DV

Fat
6g
9% DV

Protein
12g
24% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV