Delicious Chinese Lemon Chicken (Crispy Takeout Style)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup (95 g) cornstarch, plus more if needed
• 1 1/2 cups neutral oil, for shallow frying
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Lemon slices, optional
• Steamed jasmine rice, optional