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General Tso's Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T avocado oil
  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup + 2 T coconut aminos
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup creamy almond butter
  • ¾ t monk fruit powder
  • ½ t crushed red pepper flakes plus additional for garnish
  • ½ t Chinese five-spice blend
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 t sesame oil
  • ¼ t ground ginger
  • ½ cup chicken broth or chicken bone broth
  • 3 cups cooked cauliflower rice

Optional toppings:

  • Green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked throughout.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with green onions,
  • sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 29gFat: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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