Comments on: Best Sugar Free Low Carb Keto General Tso Chicken

By: L

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:27:03 +0000

In reply to Cari.

I’ve used so many recipes from here. Always great. This was horrible. The baking soda was an awful bitter taste. I followed the directions exactly

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:56:30 +0000

Sometimes chicken broth in cartons has added sugar listed in the ingredients, so beware.

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:13:08 +0000

In reply to Dianne. The ½ teaspoon of baking soda per 1½ pounds of chicken is a classic tenderizing technique that usually softens the meat without affecting the flavor. If you prefer, you can skip the baking soda completely—the recipe still works well without it, since the crispy coating comes from the egg and whey protein step, not from the baking soda.

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:11:57 +0000

In reply to Erika C Strain. I’m so sorry to hear this recipe didn’t work out for you. The ½ teaspoon of baking soda per 1½ pounds of chicken is a classic tenderizing technique that usually softens the meat without affecting the flavor. I’ve had many readers say it gave them perfectly tender chicken, but I also know some people are more sensitive to baking soda’s taste. If it isn’t evenly distributed, a bite or two could end up tasting off. If you prefer, you can skip the baking soda completely—the recipe still works well without it, since the crispy coating comes from the egg and whey protein step, not from the baking soda. I truly appreciate your feedback, and I’ll add a note in the recipe so others know it’s optional.

By: Terry Craig

Terry Craig — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:07:11 +0000

In reply to Dianne. I agree that baking soda is not the best way to go. I was so excited to try this recipe. One bite and my husband and I spit it out. In 40 years of marriage I don’t think that has ever happened.

By: Cathy Benjamins

Cathy Benjamins — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:16:46 +0000

In reply to Cathy Benjamins. Thanks Brenda. I love the flavor, but I will try Olive oil next time!!

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:34:36 +0000

In reply to Cathy Benjamins. You can use either. My original recipe used it but I like olive oil better.

By: Cathy Benjamins

Cathy Benjamins — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:26:56 +0000

Hi Brenda.

The ingredients list Olive oil, but the instructions say to saute chicken in sesame oil.

Should I saute in Olive oil or sesame oil?

By: Cari

Cari — Sat, 03 May 2025 17:21:41 +0000

Maybe I messed up, but it didn’t taste or look anything like the General Tso chicken I’ve had, or you pictured.

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:08:00 +0000

In reply to S. Thanks for trying it and sharing your review!

By: S

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:29:50 +0000

Brenda, I made this for date night with my husband last night and it was REALLY good! I was a bit worried about the baking soda after reading a negative review, but decided to go for it anyway and doubled the amount of baking soda because I made a double batch of the stir fry. It really did tenderize the chicken and did NOT make the flavor bad at all- makes me wonder what went wrong for the other person.

I added veggies and fish sauce to the stir fry and didn’t bother serving over any sort of rice. It was excellent. It doesn’t remind me of General Tso chicken per se, probably because it isn’t sweet, but it’s very good in its own right. This is one of my favorite stir fries I have made.

By: Erika C Strain

Erika C Strain — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:12:34 +0000

oh it sounded so good. Likely my error, but I was increasing the chicken amount, so I increased the baking soda. inedible. I should have read the disclaimers on many sites about using baking soda soooo slightly. and just the couple bites I tested ended up giving me gas! so strange
nothing against you, Brenda…I did your 5 day reset and am successfully 3 weeks booze and sugar free!

By: Aneel Gupta

Aneel Gupta — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:12:20 +0000

Thanks for sharing this keto-friendly General Tso Chicken recipe! The flavors sound perfect, and I appreciate the healthy twist.

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:02:40 +0000

In reply to Vanessa Dykstra. It's less than a teaspoon of baking soda used in the recipe, how much did you use?

By: Vanessa Dykstra

Vanessa Dykstra — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:07:39 +0000

In reply to Dusti. Coated chicken with baking soda, cooked as stated, and produced chicken that was inedible. Wish I had used flour instead.