General Tso's Chicken

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  Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
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  Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(8g)
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  Sesame Oil, Toasted(8g)
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  Honey(15g)
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  ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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  Cornstarch(45g)
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  Canola oil(15g)
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  Green Onion (Scallion)
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  Sesame seeds(15g)
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  ¼ cup water
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  Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(38g)
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  Hoisin sauce(30g)
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  Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
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  Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(30g)
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  Vinegar, Rice(15g)
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  Cornstarch(10g)
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  Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
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  Rice, Brown, Long-Grain
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  Sesame seeds(30g)
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  Canola oil(15g)
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  Mixed Vegetables, Frozen(340g)

Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and honey. Stir to combine, then let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 1 day.
2. 2While the chicken rests, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fresh ginger (minced), chili paste, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
3. 3Cook the brown rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy, about 45 minutes, then keep warm.
4. 4Heat the canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 1 minute until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
5. 5Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Add fresh canola oil and stir-fry the mixed vegetables over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender. Return the chicken to the pan.
6. 6Add three-quarters of the green onions to the pan and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes more, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
7. 7Stir in half the sesame seeds, then divide the General Tso's chicken evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Serve each portion over the brown rice and top with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.