Lightened Up Baked General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 4 cups crushed cornflakes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 fresh Thai red chili (like a Bird’s Eye), thinly sliced into rings
• 4 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons black or white sesame seeds (or a combination of both)
• Steamed broccoli and brown rice, for serving (optional)