General Tso's Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli - A Takeout Twist

Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds ground chicken (or turkey)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried ginger
• ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
• 8 dried Thai chilies (adjust according to heat preference)
• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• Cooked jasmine rice, quinoa, or egg noodles
• Additional sesame seeds for garnish (optional)