Simplified & Flavorful General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 6 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp sesame oil