Spicy Szechwan Chicken Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
1 each clove garlic, minced fine
4 tsp cornstarch, divided
1 tsp sugar
1 each egg white
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp dry sherry
3/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
1 tsp grated peeled fresh gingeroot
1/4 cup diced green chilies
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1/2 cup roasted, skinned peanuts
Recipe Preparation
Cut chicken into 2- by 1/2-inch strips. Place in a large pie plate.
Sprinkle 2 tsp. cornstarch over chicken and mix well to coat chicken.
Add egg white and mix again. Heat oil in wok or a 12-inch frying pan.
Add chicken and bamboo shoots and stir-fry about 3 minutes (use a
wooden spoon or wooden fork). Add chilies and peanuts; stir-fry 2
minutes. Combine all remaining ingredients except green onion with
remaining 2 tsp. cornstarch and add to wok or pan. Stir-fry and heat
until sauce is thick and smooth and mixture is well blended. Add
green onion. Stir-fry 30 seconds to warm onions. Serve immediately.
Servings: 1
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