Bold and Sweet-Spicy Dragon Chicken with Crispy Texture - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 pound chicken thighs, sliced into strips about 1/2 inch wide
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• Oil (like canola or vegetable) for frying
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (optional: 1/2 tablespoon balsamic and 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar combo)
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce (e.g., Sambal Oelek)
• 1/2 white onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup plain cashews (unsalted)
• 6 garlic cloves, minced up
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated finely
• 1 tablespoon oil (peanut or vegetable works here)
• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds, toasted