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General Tso's Chicken II
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup chicken stock, mixed with
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cloves large garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 eggs, beaten
4 whole boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup oil (i use less in nonstick skillet)
5 dried hot red chilies
1/2 lb snow peas, steamed 1 minute
Directions:
1. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, water or chicken and cornstarch mixture, dry sherry, sesame oil, garlic and ginger; set aside. Combine egg and cornstarch mixture well.
2. Add chicken and toss to coat. Heat oil until hot; fry chicken in batches until crisp and brown (do not crowd pan). Drain on paper towels.
3. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons oil from pan.
4. Add chilies and toss for a few seconds.
5. Return chicken to pan with soy sauce mixture and cook until glazed (1 to 2 minutes). Add pea pods; cook 1 more minute. Serve immediately.
6. If reheat ing, cut down on cooking time. Serves 6 to 8.
By RecipeOfHealth.com