Lighter General Tso'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Lighter General Tso'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable cooking spray; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large egg whites; 5 cups kellogg's corn flakes, finely crushed; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of all visible fat, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 2/3 cups water; 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
5 cups kellogg's corn flakes, finely crushed
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of all visible fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 2/3 cups water
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, top with wire rack, and spray rack with oil spray. Spread flour into shallow dish. Whisk egg whites until foamy in second shallow dish. Spread Corn Flakes crumbs into third shallow dish. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg whites, then coat with Corn Flakes, pressing gently to adhere; lay on prepared wire rack.
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2. Spray chicken with oil spray. Bake until chicken registers 160 degrees and coating is brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, whisk water, soy sauce, apricot jam, hoisin, cornstarch, and vinegar together in bowl. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in soy sauce mixture, bring to simmer, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.
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4. When chicken is cooked, return sauce to simmer over medium-low heat. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat. Serve.

887

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable cooking spray, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large egg whites, 5 cups kellogg's corn flakes, finely crushed, and more.

Yes, Lighter General Tso'S Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lighter General Tso'S Chicken

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