– 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
– 1 large egg
– 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon white sugar
– 1 pinch white pepper
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce)
– 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 6 dried whole red chilies
– 1 strip orange zest
– 1/2 cup white sugar (for sauce)
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 3 tablespoons chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons peanut oil
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 2 teaspoons sesame oil
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 2 teaspoons cornstarch
– 1/4 cup water