General Tso’s Ground Chicken Bowls

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General Tso's Ground Chicken Bowls

A lighter take on takeout. Sweet, savory, and packed with bold flavor in every bite!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

The Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup Coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 9 g Garlic (3 minced garlic cloves)
  • 2 tsp Ginger (Minced)
  • 1 tbsp Starch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper

The Mix:

  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 5 cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 lb Ground chicken
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (1 container)
  • 2 tbsp Green onion (Sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Water chestnuts (Sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper

Pair Over:

  • 3 cups Cauliflower Rice (Cooked)
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Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients for the general Tso’s sauce in a bowl and whisk well and set aside
  • Using a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, then add broccoli and saute for 4-5 minutes. Season to taste and set aside
  • Add the ground chicken to the pan and crumble until fully cooked. Lightly season with salt and pepper
  • Strain fat from ground chicken once fully cooked
  • Add the broccoli, water chestnuts, and mushrooms back to the pan
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and reduce the heat to low
  •  Stir until the sauce thickens and fully coats the chicken and broccoli
  • Serve in bowls with a side of rice or cauliflower rice and top with green onion

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Notes

Nutrition Facts
General Tso's Ground Chicken Bowls
Amount Per Serving (142 grams)
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 571mg25%
Potassium 1465mg42%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 493IU10%
Vitamin C 108mg131%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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