Chinese pepper chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1Clove garlic -- minced
11/2\"
Chopped
1teaspoonCornstarch
3Boneless skinless chicken
Breasts -- cut in 1/2\"
Strips
2Bell peppers -- sliced
3Celery stalks -- sliced
cupGreen onions -- chopped
¾cupWater
½teaspoonSugar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2teaspoonsCornstarch
1teaspoonSesame oil
1tablespoonRice wine
Ginger root slice --

Directions

In medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root and cornstarch. Toss chicken in sauce to coat and marinate 30 minutes. In a wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook peppers and celery over high heat, stirring frequently until softened. Add green onions and cook 2 minutes more. Remove vegetables from wok. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Add chicken to wok and stir fry until chicken is done, about 3 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Add to chicken with vegetables; simmer 3 minutes.

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell