Foryoueats: General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/4 cup extra light olive oil, for frying, plus more as needed
• 2 tbsp minced ginger, from a 2-inch piece of ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, or 1 Tbsp grated or finely minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or added to taste
• 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish
• General Tso's Sauce:
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch