30 mins

General Tso&#039;s chicken is a very popular Chinese takeout. This is a crispy, sweet, spicy, sticky, and healthy recipe that is not deep-fried or baked. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that&#039;s ready in just 30 minutes.

Healthy Crispy General Tso's Chicken

Chicken

tbsp Cornstarch

tbsp Rice flour ((or more cornstarch))

Salt

Pepper

tbsp Rice wine vinegar

tbsp Soy sauce

tbsp Hoisin sauce

Chicken broth

Sugar

tsp Cornstarch

Sesame oil

tbsp Cooking oil (canola, sunflower, grapeseed)

tsp Garlic (grated)

tsp Ginger (grated)

tsp Chilly flakes (hot)

Marinate chicken - Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add all marinade ingredints. I like to start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the egg, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Combine well. Pro tip - If possible, marinate the chicken for 15 to 30 minutes up to 3 hours.

Sauce - In another bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and set aside. Pro tip - Cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the pan so you will need to stir it again before adding it to the pan later.

Crispy chicken - In a wok or cast-iron skillet, on medium-high heat, add 2 tbs cooking oil (do not use olive oil).

Add chicken pieces, one at a time, making sure they are apart. Do this in batches so you don&#39;t crowd the pan.Pro tip - Crowding the pan will lower the heat and steam rather than sear the chicken giving a crisp coating.

Cook on one side for a minute until lightly golden. Then, turn over and cook the other side. Remove the chicken and keep warm.Pro tip - Don&#39;t make haste, keep the heat on medium-high. The high heat will give a nice color and crispy coating as well.

Crispy chicken

To the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the remaining oil. Saute the ginger, garlic, and chilly flakes.

Add the sauce - cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the chicken pieces and coat the chicken with the sauce. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to loosen things up.Pro tip - Keep the heat to medium-low otherwise all the sauce will evaporate.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Garnish with more chilly flakes (or sesame seeds).

Stir fry

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General Tso's chicken is a very popular Chinese take out. It's sweet, spicy, sticky, and finger-licking delicious. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal in just 30 minutes

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These hazelnut cookies are rich, buttery shortbread-type cookies with ground hazelnuts. A simple, easy, and quick recipe to make a home. You can use store-bought ground hazelnuts or make them from scratch

Hazelnut Cookies

Blanched Hazelnuts

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Butter ((1 stick) unsalted room temperature)

Sugar white

Brown sugar

Egg (large)

tsp Vanilla extract

Ground hazelnuts - Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas Mark 4. Place the blanched hazelnuts on a baking tray and toast them for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely, then grind them in a food processor to a powder consistency. (Do not grind them to a paste) Pro tip - I like to toast and grind them ahead of time. Ground hazelnuts will keep in the fridge for up to 6 months.

combine

Dry ingredients - In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside

Cream

Wet ingredients - In a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Followed by the egg and vanilla extract. Pro tip - the mixture will become pale in color and the sugar will almost melt in the butter.

Dry mix

Combine -Add the ground hazelnuts and flour mixture - combine well.

Chill

Chill - Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven.Pro tip - this dough will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can even freeze it for up to a month.

Preheat

Oven - Preheat the oven at 375°F / 190°C/ Gas Mark 5Pro tip - make sure the oven is well preheated otherwise the cookies will spread during baking.

Ball

Shape - take about 2 tablespoons amount of chilled dough and roll them into balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake

Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.Pro tip - the larger the cookies the longer they take. Mine took almost about 11 minutes.

Cool

Cool - Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Pro tip - These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

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These hazelnut cookies are rich, buttery shortbread-type cookies with ground hazelnuts. A simple, easy, and quick recipe to make a home. You can use store-bought ground hazelnuts or make them from scratch
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Talk about a classic! This creamy, cheesy chicken pasta dish is incredibly tasty and very easy to throw together. Pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken is a total winner at our house. It&#039;s so easy to make, and it&#039;s a pretty healthy dinner, too.

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

oz Pasta ((Penne

lb Chicken breast ((2 breast cut in half))

tbsp Olive oil

tbsp Butter

salt

Black pepper

tsp Oregano (dried)

Paprika (sweet)

Garlic powder

Flour

Garlic (sliced)

Red onions (chopped)

Mustard paste

tbsp Tomato paste

tsp Boullion cube (crushed or 1/4 cup chicken broth)

Water

Heavy cream ((15 to 25%))

tbsp Parsley (chopped)

Parmesan cheese

Cheddar cheese (or Emantle)

Mozzarella cheese

Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water until almost al dante. Set aside (Penne usually takes about 11 minutes).

In a small bowl, combine the oregano, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.

On another plate, combine the flour with some salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cut each chicken breast into two horizontally. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika mixture. Coat with flour on all sides and set aside.

Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet, cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Pro tip - Chicken breast cooks in about 6 to 8 minutes. We take it out of the pan to prevent overcooking. If using chicken thighs cook for 15 to 18 minutes.

In the same pan, add the remaining oil and butter. Saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Then, add the oregano, mustard, and tomato paste. Followed by the crushed bullion and water ( In the video, I dissolved the bullion in water, but it is not necessary to do so).Pro tip - Keep the heat to medium-low so the liquid does not evaporate instantly.

Next, add the heavy cream, half the cheeses, and season with salt and pepper. Pro tip - Bullion cubes usually have salt in them so keep that in mind when seasoning.

Add the boiled pasta to the pan and coat the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.  Return the chicken to the pan over the pasta and top with the remaining grated parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella.

Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until all the cheese is melted and delicious. Sprinkle with more parsley when done. Pro tip - We want the cheese to just melt, so don&#39;t overcook the pasta or it will become too soft.

Sauce

So good, and so easy!
Thank you for the recipe conversions. I usually spend time trying to convert recipes and don't always get it correct.

Everyone enjoyed this pasta. It was easy to make too. Thanks for the recipe. Will be making it again.

Great dish for a busy family week. My kids are all grown up but when they were at home they would love this. I know the grandkids would enjoy this for sure!
Nice to have sauces in the freezer on hand, we'll done!
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Oh you had me at cheesy!!! This pasta dish looks heavenly and truly mouth-watering!  I'm switching up my meal plan for the week so I can add this one to the mix! Thank you for sharing!

I rarely pair pasta with chicken but this dish looks really good and I'm adding it to my to-try list!

This pasta has my mouth watering and is definitely something I can see as the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal for everyone.

What a delightful pasta recipe! We love pasta in this house and I'm always looking for new recipes to try! I think I will try a few on your blog!

I love quick and easy pasta recipes! They are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or lazy weekends. Going to make this recipe this weekend and will let you know how it came out!

This is such a comforting meal!  I've not made something like this before but I have to make it for the family..it would be an absolute hit, I'm sure!  Love the step-by-step guide...delish!

I love trying out new pasta recipes and this one looks really delicious! I can't wait to try this out, it looks so flavoursome. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to make it!

Yum! I love that this pasta comes together in less than 30 minutes! So flavorful, especially with all that cheese on top.

Love all the step-by step instructions and photos for this pasta! My kids would love it, can't wait to make it soon!

OMG the CHEESE! Cheese gets me every time with a pasta and this is so delicious! I am going to make this for when my mother visits.

I really love the combination of cheddar and mozzarella! wow what a delicious idea and that seasoning is perfect for the chicken cant wait to make it!

This looks so much more flavorful than other chicken breast pasta recipes. I like that there's not too much red sauce and it's creamy and delicious.

Great recipe to get dinner on the table quickly after a day of working.  It came together quickly and tasted amazing.  Thank you!

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Talk about a classic! This creamy, cheesy chicken pasta dish is incredibly tasty and very easy to throw together. Pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken is a total winner at our house. It's so easy to make, and it's a pretty healthy dinner, too
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