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- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- Coating & frying:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced on a bias for garnish
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