General Tso Chicken & Veggies
- Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
- Stage: Post-Recovery
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 8.5 oz (240 grams)
- Broccoli, raw - 1 cup (100 grams)
- Red bell pepper - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
- Chickpeas, cooked - 1/2 cup (82 grams)
- Giinger root, grated - 1/2 tbsp (5 grams)
- Olive oil - 1 tbsp (14 grams)
- Sesame seeds - 3/4 tsp
INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE:
- Ketchup - 1 1/2 tbsp (26 grams)(organic if possible)
- Pure maple syrup - 1 1/2 tbsp (30 grams)
- Soy sauce, low sodium - 1 1/2 tbsp (23 grams)
- Sriracha - 1/2 tsp (3 grams)
- All purpose flour or cornstarch - 1/2 tbsp (4 grams)
- Vegetable broth, low sodium - 1/4 cup (60 grams)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until the flour is fully dissolved.
- Cut the chicken into small cubes. Slice the red bell pepper.
- Place a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, chickpeas, and ginger. Cook for 5 more minutes and add the sauce. Cook for a final 2 minutes stirring frequently.
- Serve and garnish with sesame seeds (1/4 tsp per serving). Enjoy!
*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 245
- Protein 22 grams
- Carbs 23 grams
- Fat 8 grams
- Fiber 4 grams
- Sugar 11 grams
- Iron 12% DV
- Calcium 6% DV
- Sodium 20% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Organic ketchup tends to not only be healthier because it is organic, but also because it usually does not contain artificial sweeteners.
Tags: dairy-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.