Quick Easy Mongolian Chicken (Crispy, Sticky, 25 Min) - Zest Plate - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
• ¼ cup cornstarch or as needed (or sub with potato starch)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 red chili pepper sliced (optional)
• 5 slices ginger
• 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or sub with potato starch)
• ½ cup water
• 1 green onion finely chopped
• 1 red chili pepper sliced