Gluten-Free General Tso's Chicken

Bring the irresistible flavors of your favorite takeout to the table with this Gluten-Free General Tso's Chicken. Perfectly crisp chicken thighs, marinated in a gluten-free soy sauce mix, are stir-fried to golden perfection and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce featuring hoisin, rice vinegar, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Tossed with tender-crisp broccoli and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is a healthy twist on the classic Chinese-American favorite. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a satisfying, family-friendly meal. It's gluten-free, packed with bold, balanced flavors, and a surefire way to elevate your dinner game!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs
• 5 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (gluten-free)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 units green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until smooth. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until well coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

In another bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing the remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the broccoli and bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Add this mixture to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Return the fried chicken to the pan, tossing well to coat with the sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(953.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2359.3

Total Fat 160.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.3g
Cholesterol 426.4mg	0%
Sodium 7982.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 40.2g
Protein 131.0g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 181.9mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1571.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 17.4%