Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lb

chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces ((can also use chicken breasts))

sea salt and black pepper (, as needed)

large egg white

3 tbsp

almond flour

1 tbsp

olive oil (or avocado oil)

dried red chili peppers (, to taste or leave out if desired; found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store)

1/2 tsp

xanthum gum for low carb ((can also use 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot starch for paleo))

1 tbsp

water (, plus more as needed to thin out sauce)

1 cup

water OR chicken broth

6 tbsp

coconut aminos (, gluten free tamari or low sodium soy sauce)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1/2 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tsp

toasted sesame oil

1 tsp

monk fruit sweetener (, or other sweetener of choice)

1/2 tsp

five-spice powder

3/4 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp

red pepper chili flakes (, plus more if desired)

1/2 tsp

fresh minced ginger

2 cloves

garlic minced

toasted sesame seeds

green onion sliced thinly