General Tso's Chicken (Made the Right Way!)

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subheading: FOR THE CHICKEN:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (450g, cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine

1 tablespoon water

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

subheading: FOR THE GENERAL TSO SAUCE:

⅓ cup low sodium chicken stock

1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce)

3 ½ tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

subheading: TO COMPLETE THE DISH:

3 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces/225g)

4 cups peanut oil (for frying, plus 1 tablespoon; can substitute canola or vegetable oil)

5 to 6 dried red chili peppers

2 cloves garlic (minced)

2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine

2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed into a slurry with 2 tablespoons water)

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