Chinese Sesame Chicken (paleo, whole30, healthy)

Ingredients

• ▢1.25 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 chili hot sauce, ,optional (Whole30 compliant with no added sugar)
• ▢1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• ▢1 tbsp water