Low Carb General Tso Sauce
Transform your favorite takeout classic into a healthier option with this flavorful Low Carb General Tso Sauce! Perfectly sweet, tangy, and with just the right kick of heat, this sugar-free sauce combines soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sambal oelek for bold, authentic flavors. A touch of sugar-free sweetener, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, creates that signature glossy texture while keeping the carbs low. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil for a nutty depth, this versatile sauce is ideal for tossing with stir-fried veggies, chicken, or tofu. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy classic Chinese-inspired flavors on a low-carb diet! Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal, it’s the ultimate guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free sweetener (such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar-free sweetener, sambal oelek, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved and all the ingredients are well mixed.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and forms a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce mixture, stirring constantly to ensure there are no lumps.
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, allowing it to thicken. Continue stirring to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Stir in the sesame oil for a subtle nutty flavor and sheen.
Serve the sauce warm over your choice of low-carb stir-fry or fried protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2784 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
