Princess chicken - szechuan

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsChicken thighs; or 1 lb
Breasts; skinned
And boned
1tablespoonDry sherry
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCornstarch
3tablespoonsCornstarch
1tablespoonSoy sauce
10Dried hot peppers; (1 inch)
1teaspoonSesame oil
1cupVegetable oil
1teaspoonSzechuan peppercorns
1teaspoonGinger; minced
½cupUnsalted roasted peanuts; ch

Directions

SEASONING SAUCE

Lightly pound chicken with the broad side of a cleaver; cut into 1 inch pieces; combine cornstarch and soy sauce in medium bowl; add chicken; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes. Cut stems from dried peppers.

Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Heat oil in wok over high heat 1 minute; stir-fry chicken pieces about 2 minutes until very lightly browned; remove chicken with a slotted spoon, draining well over wok; set aside.

Remove oil from wok, except 2 tbsp; heat oil over medium heat; stir-fry peppers and peppercorns until peppers turn dark brown; add ginger and cooked chicken; stir-fry 1 minute; add seasoning sauce; stir well and cook until sauce thickens slightly; remove wok from heat and stir in peanuts. Serve hot. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Chuck in Pok Thursday 10:18 am 11/25 C.OZBURN on GEnie Formatted by Elaine Radis BGMB90B; December, 1993 Posted on Prodigy; November, 1993