General Tso Turkey Thighs – Ontario Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) Ontario turkey thighs, deboned, skinned and fat removed, cut into 3/4-inch pcs
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) cornstarch
• 1 cup (250 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame oil, divided
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 cup (250 mL) turkey stock (or other stock)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
• 2 tsp (10 mL) garlic, minced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) green onion, white and green parts, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)