Prep the Chicken: In a medium bowl, grab your cut-up chicken pieces. Sprinkle them with the 1/2 cup of corn starch and toss them around until every single piece is evenly coated. This is what makes it nice and crispy!

Fry 'em Up: Heat about 1/4 cup of that extra light olive oil in a big skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (you can test it with a tiny piece of chicken – it should sizzle!), carefully add the corn starch-coated chicken. Try to lay it in a single layer. If your skillet isn't huge, it's totally okay to do this in batches! We don't want to crowd the pan, or the chicken won't get nice and crispy. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes, flipping them occasionally, until they're golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and set them aside on a plate. They’ll smell amazing already!

Aromatics Time: If your skillet looks a little dry, add just a smidge more olive oil. Now, toss in your minced ginger and garlic. Sauté them for about 30 seconds – just until you can really smell their delicious fragrance. Be careful not to burn them!

Spice It Up: Add your red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for another 15 seconds. This just wakes up those flavors.

Sauce Masterpiece: While the aromatics are cooking, grab another bowl. Whisk together all the General Tso's Sauce ingredients: the cold water, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, granulated sugar, and the 1 1/2 tablespoons of corn starch. Give it a good whisk until it's all combined and smooth. No lumps!

Thicken That Sauce: Pour this beautiful sauce mixture right into the skillet with the ginger and garlic. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens up nicely. It should be glossy and clingy!

Bring It All Together: Now for the grand finale! Return your perfectly fried chicken pieces back into the skillet. Toss everything around gently until each piece of chicken is beautifully coated in that luscious General Tso's sauce. Oh my goodness, it looks and smells incredible!

Serve and Enjoy: Serve your homemade General Tso's Chicken immediately. If you're feeling fancy, sprinkle those sesame seeds on top for a little extra flair. It's fantastic served over steamed rice with some broccoli!