General Tso's Chickpeas
These General Tso's Chickpeas are the perfect fusion of a sweet, tangy, and spicy for an easy weeknight dinner that you can pair with water grain and veggie you like!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
Sauce ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes based on taste preference
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch + ¼ cup water mixed well so no more clumps
Optional Toppings
- green onion, sesame seeds, more red pepper flakes
Optional Sides
- basmati or brown rice, steamed broccoli, red peppers, onion, snow peas
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients and stir over low-medium heat until slightly thickened. (Don’t let it get gloopy! It will thicken fast).2 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce, ½ tablespoon rice vinegar, ¼-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch + ¼ cup water
- Add in your chickpeas and stir until combined. Warm for 2-3 minutes. The sauce should be sticky and adhere to the chickpeas.15 oz can of chickpeas
- Serve in a bowl with rice and/or veg. Top with diced green onion and sesame seeds!
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1664mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg