Sesame Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• :
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili paste (can substitute a couple pinches of red pepper flakes)
• 3 egg whites
• 1½ cups cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Sesame seeds, to garnish
• Scallions, sliced, to garnish