General Tso Chicken

Zutaten

• 2 tbsp Splenda
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tassen, gekocht brown rice
• 1 el extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tl red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tassen, gehackt broccoli
• 2 knoblauchzehen garlic clove
• 2 mittelgroß scallions
• 2 el low sodium soy sauce

Anleitung

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sweetener (like Splenda), soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add chicken; sauté until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
3. Add reserved sauce to pan and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
4. After sauce has slightly thickened, add the broccoli florets. Remove from heat.
5. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
6. Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1/2 cup rice per serving.