For the chicken:

• • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin

• • ¼ cup cornstarch

• • 1 egg white

• • ½ teaspoon salt

• • ½ teaspoon pepper

• • Vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce:

• • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

• • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• • 2–3 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)

• • ½ cup tomato ketchup

• • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

• • 1 tablespoon vinegar

• • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey

• • ¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)

• • Salt to taste

Garnishes (optional but recommended):

• • Sliced green onions

• • Toasted sesame seeds

• • Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper for crunch