General Tso's Chicken

For the Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 slices fresh ginger, smashed
• 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, thinly sliced

For the Chicken:

• Peanut oil, for frying
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus 2 tablespoons for slurry
• 1/2 cup water
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 4 dried red Thai chilies
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 thick strips orange zest
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Steamed white rice, for serving