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General Tso's Chicken

"A quick and easy version of the classic Chinese takeout General Tso's chicken, only better!..."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup corn starch
2 tablespoons oil (peanut or vegetable)
8 dried red chilies (such as chilies de arbol)
1 tablespoon garlic, grated
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chinkiang vinegar (Chinese black vinegar) (or rice wine vinegar)
1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
4 green onions, thinly sliced
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