Szechuan chicken (kung pao chicken)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachesChicken-breast halves; skinned, boned, and cubed into 3/4 in cubes
1eachEgg white
1eachTb Corn starch
2eachesTb Vegetable oil
1cupUnsalted peanuts or cashews
2eachesScallions; sliced
2eachesTb Dry sherry
2eachesTb Hoisin sauce
4eachesTb Black bean sauce 1/2 tsp. chili paste
1eachTb Vinegar
1teaspoonSugar

Directions

YIELD: 1 SERVINGS

Combine the cubed chicken with the egg white and cornstarch. Refrigerate for ½ hour. Heat oil in wok and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes, until done. Add nuts, scallions, and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly and serve at once with rice. ++++-