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High-Protein General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce — 286 kcal, 38g Protein

Quick answer

One serving of General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce has 38 g of protein and 286 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.

Protein / serving38 g
Calories / serving286 kcal
Protein ratio13.3%
Prep time20 min
Servings4
General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce

Adapted from slenderkitchen.com

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Sauce
  • low sodium soy sauce11 g
  • honey5.2 g
  • rice vinegar2.5 g
  • sesame oil1.8 g
  • sriracha1.8 g
  • cornstarch2.2 g
  • water30 g
  • Chicken
  • boneless skinless chicken breast114 g
  • vegetable oil2.5 g
  • fresh ginger3.0 g
  • Garlic2.5 g
  • Broccoli
  • broccoli floret68 g
Protein38 g
Carbs13 g
Fat9 g
Calories286

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and half the cornstarch. Tip: Whisk until cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  2. Blanch the Broccoli Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Blanch the Broccoli Add the water and broccoli. Cover and cook 3-4 min. Tip: Broccoli should be bright green and still firm.
  4. Blanch the Broccoli Remove broccoli and set aside. Wipe pan dry.
  5. Cook the Chicken Toss chicken strips with remaining cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Tip: Thin coating gives a light crisp.
  6. Cook the Chicken Heat vegetable oil in the pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Cook the Chicken Cook chicken until crispy on both sides, about 4-5 min. Tip: Don't move chicken too often — let it crisp.
  8. Cook the Chicken Add ginger and garlic. Stir 1-2 min. Tip: Lower heat slightly to avoid burning garlic.
  9. Cook the Chicken Pour in sauce. Cook 2-3 min until thickened and glossy. Tip: Stir constantly so cornstarch doesn't clump.
  10. Combine & Serve Stir in broccoli and toss until evenly coated.
  11. Combine & Serve Serve immediately. Tip: Great over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce?+
One serving has 38 g of protein and 286 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 152 g of protein total.
Is General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce?+
One serving is 286 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 1143 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the General Tso's Chicken with Honey and Soy Sauce recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from slenderkitchen.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.