Sugar-Free General Tso's Chicken

Satisfy your cravings for the bold, savory-sweet flavors of classic takeout with this guilt-free version of General Tso's Chicken. This sugar-free recipe swaps traditional sweeteners for monk fruit, delivering all the taste without the spikes in blood sugar. Juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are coated in a light almond flour crust, fried until perfectly crisp in coconut oil, and then tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, and a touch of red pepper flakes. The sauce’s thick, glossy texture is achieved using xanthan gum, keeping it keto-friendly and gluten-free. Served over steamed broccoli and garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a wholesome, low-carb alternative that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick yet satisfying weeknight dinner for four!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken breast
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Monk fruit sweetener
• 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
• 2 cups Broccoli florets, steamed

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, place the almond flour.

Step 3

Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then coat with almond flour. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, monk fruit sweetener, and xanthan gum until smooth. This will be your sauce.

Step 6

Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce.

Step 8

Serve the saucy chicken over steamed broccoli. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1397.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2351.5

Total Fat 141.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 957.1mg	0%
Sodium 4478.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 233.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 490.2mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3711.2mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 38.6%

Carbs: 8.9%