Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 5 medium cloves garlic, divided (1 minced, 4 sliced thin); 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, minced; 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 Thai chili, seeded and minced; 1 bunch scallions, white parts sliced thin, green parts cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds; Rice, for serving