Description

Although this is not a Chinese dish that they make in China, it is a favorite Chinese dish made in America for Americans. Serve it with rice and a vegetable.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 c. cornstarch
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 c. peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 T. for stir-frying
• 8 dried whole red chilis, or 1/4 t. dried red chili flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t. white sesame seeds, for garnish
• green onions, green parts thinly sliced, for garnish
• marinade:
• 1 T. soy sauce
• 1 T. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 egg whites
• sauce:
• 1/4 c. chicken stock/broth, or water
• 1 1/2 T. tomato paste
• 1 T. soy sauce
• 1 T. rice vinegar
• 1 t. hoisin sauce
• 1 t. chili paste
• 1 t. sesame oil
• 1 T. sugar
• 1 t. cornstarch

Steps

1. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Cube chicken.
2. Marinade:
3. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine, and egg whites. Coat chicken in the marinade mixture; let sit 10-30 minutes.