General Tsos Chicken Sweet Spicy Takeout at Home

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120g) cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1/3 cup (80ml) chicken broth (stock)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying (about 4 cups / 1 litre)
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped green onions (scallions) (optional)