General Tso's Chicken - The Healthier Way

One of my many goals this year is to incorporate a more balanced diet into my regime. To help with this, I've started experimenting with some of my favorite dishes, to see how I can kick up the health factor a bit. This classic Asian dish contains a fraction of the calories found in its restaurant counterpart, with an equally delicious flavor. 

2 cups chicken broth

4 Tbs. soy sauce (reduced sodium)

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1 Tbs. rice vinegar

1 Tbs. sugar

1 Tbs. cornstarch

2 tsp. Asian chili sauce

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 Tbs. canola oil

1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

2 scallions, sliced

1-2 palm-fulls, snap peas or chopped broccoli

1 palm-full shredded carrots 

In a medium bowl, whisk together first 8 ingredients and set aside.

Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 6 minutes, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to keep warm. (Line the plate with paper towel to absorb extra oil)

Add chicken broth mixture to the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken. Add chicken, scallions, and peas or broccoli, and carrots. Cook 3-5 minutes to heat through. Serve over steamed brown rice. 

*Tweaked and remade based off of parents.com's General Tso's Chicken