Paleo Chinese Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs and breasts, boneless skinless
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp arrowroot powder, alt. tapioca
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• White sesame seeds, garnish
• Chopped scallions, garnish
• Ginger, 2 to 3 thin slices
• 1 large garlic clove, ,thin sliced
• 6 whole medjool dates, ,pitted
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato paste, Whole30 compliant with no added sugar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp water