General Tso's Chicken Recipe (Updated for 2021) — Cinnamon Society

Name: General Tso's Chicken Recipe (Updated for 2021) — Cinnamon Society
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying; 8 dried whole red chilis, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish; Scallions, green parts thinly sliced, for garnish; 1 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch