The Daily Meal General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 6g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal General Tso's Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 6g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal General Tso's Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 140 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 294
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 292mg
Total Carbohydrates: 7g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 20mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 255mg Vitamin A: 41mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon tomato purée
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon potato flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons chicken stock or water
  • 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 3/4 pound)
  • 2 Teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 Tablespoons potato flour
  • 2 Teaspoons plus 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil, plus more for deep-frying
  • 6-10 small dried red chiles, snipped into 3/4-inch sections and seeded
  • 2 Teaspoons finely chopped ginger
  • 2 Teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 2 Teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon thinly sliced scallions, green parts only (optional)

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)