General Tsao's Chicken #2
- 3/4 lb. Boneless chicken breast, cut into thin 2 inch slices
- 1 Egg White
- 4 teaspoons Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Rice Wine or dry Sherry
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Root, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/3 cup Peanut Oil
- 2 Dried Red chilies, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Orange Peel
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions:
In a large bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, egg white,
rice wine, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add the
chicken and let mixture marinate in the refrigerator from anywhere
from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large
skillet until it is very hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade
with a slotted spoon. Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes
until the chicken browns. Remove chicken and let drain in a colander
or sieve. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
Reheat the pan over a high heat and add the dried chilies. Stir-fry
them for a few seconds, then add the chicken to the pan. Add the rest
of the ingredients (including the 2 tsp. of soy sauce) and stir-fry
for 4 minutes. Enjoy immediately over white rice.