No takeout? No problem! Lighter General Tso’s Chicken gives you everything you love about Chinese takeout without all the guilt. The tender chicken marinated in a savory mix of yumminess and dipped into crunchy cornflakes comes together to make the most amazing combination of flavors. The crispy, delicious morsels of this chicken pair perfectly with your fave fluffy rice for a full-on feast at home. Lighter General Tso’s Chicken is so scrumptious you won’t even be able to tell that it’s a lightened-up version!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- rice, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
For the sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place it on a baking sheet.
Step 3 –Working in batches, dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip them into the eggs, and dredge them in the crushed cornflakes and press to coat.
Step 4 –Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and coat with nonstick spray.
Step 5 –Bake the chicken pieces until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and are golden-brown and crisp, about 13-15 minutes.
Step 6 –In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chicken broth, the hoisin, the rice vinegar, the soy sauce, the brown sugar, and the cornstarch until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 –Stir the cooked chicken pieces into the sauce and gently toss to combine.
Step 8 –Serve the chicken over the rice.
