General Tso's Chicken

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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