Gluten Free General Tso Chicken

Gluten Free General Tso Chicken

from whitneybond.com
20 min
2 servings

Gluten Free General Tso Chicken is easy to make in only 20 minutes! This recipe is healthy & even better than Chinese takeout with the most delicious General Tso sauce!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp canola oil (divided)
  • ¼ cup gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • ½ tsp chinese five spice
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into large chunks)
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 8 small dried red chilies
  • ¼ cup scallions (sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk 1 tbsp canola oil with the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, garlic, ginger, chinese five spice and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl, then add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 2 tbsp canola oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the chilies, then pour the sauce over the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the scallions, cook for an additional minute, remove from the stove and serve over rice.