Try this General Tso's Chicken (Low Carb) recipe.
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast filet thins cut into bite sized pieces
- 5 tablespoons arrowroot
- 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sweetener of your choice (i used sp
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame chili oil
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 4-5 dried red chilies optional
- 1 bunch baby asparagus (get the thinnest ones you can find
- Carbohydrate 9.83768751557823 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 7.86825000054931 g
- Fiber 2.09137499830012 g
- Protein 3.86300000719732 g
- Saturated Fat 0.931586250073883 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (293g)
- Sodium 257.312500021165 mg
- Sugar 7.7463125172781 g
- Trans Fat 0.465918750250102 g
- Calories 124 calories
Step-by-step
- In a shallow bowl add the arrowroot.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the arrowroot, set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, rice wine, water, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil garlic and dried chili peppers. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high. add the oil
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the sauce and continue to boil.
- Add the asparagus and continue to cook another 5 minutes
Sensory Profile
Dark mahogany sauce clings tightly to crisp-edged poultry pieces while dried chilies provide sharp, piercing heat. The aroma features fermented soy, toasted sesame, and pungent garlic notes dominating the pan. Arrowroot starch creates a distinct exterior crunch without heavy wheat flour. Sweetness remains restrained, allowing vinegar tang and salty umami to lead the palate.
The Critical Technique
Achieving proper crispness requires getting the skillet to medium-high heat before introducing the coated protein. Crowding the pan causes steaming instead of frying, which prevents the arrowroot coating from setting into a durable crust. Sear the pieces in batches if the surface area is limited. Turn them only after three minutes have passed to ensure adequate browning.
Strategic Accompaniments
Pair this protein-heavy dish with neutral bases that absorb excess sauce without competing for attention. Cauliflower rice works well because its porous texture mimics traditional grains while keeping carbohydrates low. Steamed bok choy or shredded cabbage adds necessary green bulk and moisture contrast. Balance the intense sodium levels by selecting sides completely unseasoned with salt.
