
Chicken
Description
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Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the chicken breasts and cut into small cubes, approximately 2x2 cm.
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Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, egg whites, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Mix well.
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Step 3
Place the wok over high heat and heat well. Add peanut oil.
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Step 4
When the oil is very hot, remove the wok from the heat, add the chicken pieces, and stir to prevent them from sticking together. Once the meat turns white on all sides, after 2-3 minutes, transfer all the contents of the wok into a colander and collect the oil—it will be used again (5 tablespoons). Keep the chicken warm.
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Step 5
In a small bowl, mix the remaining cornstarch with 1/3 cup of water until well combined and set aside for now.
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Step 6
Over high heat, heat the wok with the remaining oil, add the chili pepper and fry until the pepper darkens slightly.
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Step 7
Add peanuts, minced garlic, chopped green onions, grated ginger, and sauté together until light brown.
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Step 8
Place chicken pieces in a wok, pour in the broth, rice wine, and soy sauce, add sugar, vinegar, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
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Step 9
Mix the dish well, then add the mixture of water and starch.
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Step 10
Stirring vigorously, cook for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir once more and serve hot with boiled rice.