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30 Minute General Tso’s Chicken

30 Minute General Tso's Chicken
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30 Minute General Tso’s Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Asian cuisine right to your table. This healthier version features tender chicken pieces paired with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich homemade hoisin sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Baked instead of fried, this recipe not only saves time but also offers a lighter alternative without compromising on flavor. In just half an hour, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • black pepper and chili flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds and green onion for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss chicken cubes with garlic powder, black pepper, chili flakes, flour, and melted butter until well-coated.
  3. Place seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and add broccoli on the other side with remaining butter or olive oil.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the hoisin sauce by whisking together tamari, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  6. Remove broccoli from the oven; pour hoisin sauce over chicken and return it to bake for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

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