Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

• 1 1/4 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces ((can also use chicken breasts))
• sea salt and black pepper (, as needed)
• 1 large egg white
• 3 tablespoons almond flour
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 3-4 dried red chili peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum for low carb ((can also use 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot starch for paleo))
• 1 tablespoon water (, plus more as needed to thin out sauce)
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup water OR chicken broth
• 6 tablespoons coconut aminos (, gluten free tamari or low sodium soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (, or other sweetener of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 3/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (, plus more if desired)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• toasted sesame seeds
• 1 green onion sliced thinly

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