Best 4 General Tsos Chicken Weight Watchers Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy your favorite Chinese takeout dish, General Tso's Chicken? With a few simple swaps and cooking techniques, you can create a Weight Watchers-friendly version of this classic dish that is just as flavorful and satisfying as the original. In this article, we'll share our top-rated recipe for General Tso's Chicken Weight Watchers style, so you can enjoy this beloved dish without compromising your healthy eating goals. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this lighter version of a takeout favorite.

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GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

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You can enjoy this Asian classic by sautéing the chicken instead of frying it. The flavour's still there - just not all the fat.

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

0.75 cup(s) Canned chicken broth reduced-sodium
1.5 tbsp(s) Cornstarch
2 tbsp(s) Sugar
2 tbsp(s) Low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp(s) White wine vinegar
0.5 tsp(s) Ground ginger
2 tsp(s) Peanut oil
2 medium Uncooked scallion(s) chopped
2 clove(s), large Garlic clove(s) minced
0.5 tsp(s) Red pepper flakes or 1 dried chili pepper, minced
1 pound(s) Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s) cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cup(s) Cooked white rice kept hot

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add chicken; sauté until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
Add reserved sauce to pan and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1/2 cup rice per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN-WEIGHT WATCHERS

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Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ Value: 7 I changed the peanut oil to sesame oil and added broccoli.

Provided by Harried Mom

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 medium green onions, chopped
1 cup broccoli, in small pieces
red pepper flakes or 1 dried chili, minced
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add chicken; sauté until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
Add reserved sauce to pan and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Yields about 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1/2 cup rice per serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

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Make and share this Weight Watchers General Tso's Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by xpnsve

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 medium scallions, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 dried chili, minced
1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
Add reserved sauce and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and sauce and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.

CHINESE GENERAL CHICKEN - WW CORE

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This is a very tasty version of General Tso's chicken. If you are following Weight Watchers Core, the cornstarch is less than a half point per serving. On Flex, this is about 6 points per serving.

Provided by CoreChick

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Splenda granular, artificial sweetener
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

Cut chicken into 2 inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, cornstarch, Splenda, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger. Set aside.
Heat oil in skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 more minutes.
Add sauce and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 777.3, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 28.5

Tips:

For a crispy coating, make sure the chicken is dry before dredging it in cornstarch.
Use a large skillet or wok to cook the chicken in batches, so that it doesn't overcrowd and steam.
Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the chicken back to the skillet.
Serve the chicken immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This General Tso's Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. This recipe is also Weight Watchers-friendly, so you can enjoy it without guilt. So next time you're craving Chinese food, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!