Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts

Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts


1. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.

2. Combine egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sherry, sesame oil; if desired, and sugar.

3. Add to chicken pieces.

4. Work the cornstarch mixture into the chicken using your hands.

5. Set aside.

6. Combine cold water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.

7. Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.

8. Add cooking oil.

9. Stir fry dried hot peppers, garlic, and gingerroot for 30 seconds.

10. Add chicken.

11. Stir fry 1 minute.

12. Stir cornstarch and soy mixture.

13. Add mixture to chicken.

14. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until mixture coats the chicken.

15. Stir in peanuts and pea pods.

16. Heat through.

17. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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