Gluten-free General Tso's chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-tangy sauce with steamed broccoli and sesame seeds.
- Celiac
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
- Gluten-free Chinese
- Gluten-free Asian
Ingredients
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 6 tbsp cornstarch, divided
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup water
- 350 g broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Method
- Toss the chicken with half the cornstarch until coated.
- Whisk the tamari, honey, vinegar and water with the rest of the cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.7 min timer
- Steam the broccoli until bright green and tender.5 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share of chicken and broccoli before saucing.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Add garlic, ginger, sauce and sesame oil; toss until glossy.2 min timer
Kids’ plate: Sweet honey chicken bites
On the plate: Chicken bites, soft broccoli florets and a little honey sauce for dipping, sesame seeds left off.
Make it a game: Line the broccoli up like little trees next to the chicken, and let them build a forest before they eat it.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free tamari and cornstarch keep the sticky sauce fully wheat-free.
- Kid (4–12): Mild, sweet sauce served separately as a dip, with soft broccoli florets to pick up.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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