For the chicken:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (if using fine salt,

use a little less)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 large eggs

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil is fine)

Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the sesame chicken sauce:

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon soy sauce light sodium

1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional to

give the sauce a darker color)

1 stalk green onion cut into thin slices

(greens and whites separated)

Oil as needed for cooking and frying