General Tso's Chicken

So, trying to switch it up with this one. Not really sure where I found this, but this is Clinton Kelly's General Tso's Chicken Recipe. Makes 4 servings (that said, we served 3 adults, 2 kids and still had some leftover). If it is split into 4 servings, each serving was worth 6 weight watchers points, more if you have to add the rice. It was relatively easy to make, other than the fact that I had to learn how to blanch and maybe blanched my broccoli too long, but yea. Oh and for some reason, when I followed the recipe the way it was meant to be done, I had A LOT of dirty pots, pans and bowls.

However, it was tasty for everyone. :) I will maybe try it again just do some research and follow a different recipe.

**SIDE NOTE** I plan on starting to add pictures just today was chaos with my kids so not with this one :P

INGREDIENTS for sauce

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 cup cold water

4 garlic cloves

2 teaspoons fresh ginger

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

1 pound broccoli

INGREDIENTS for chicken

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare rice as per instructions on the package and blanch broccoli.

2. Begin sauce in large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon corn starch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce and red pepper flakes (I did not use these as my kids were eating with us). Set this aside.

3. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, salt and pepper together until combined. Add chicken and already blanched broccoli and toss until coated.

4. Heat a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil. Shake excess coating off the chicken and cook in batches until golden, 4-6 minutes.

5. Add the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened.

6. Plate with rice. Add scallions and sesame seeds to garnish if desired.

7. ENJOY!