SZECHUAN CHICKEN AND PEANUTS

SZECHUAN CHICKEN AND PEANUTS image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon organic cornstarch
3 tablespoons tamari
2 chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cubed
1 tablespoon sherry
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 scallions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
Rice

Steps:

Blend cornstarch and 1 tablespoon tamari in bowl, stir in chicken and set aside. Combine 2 tablespoons tamari, sherry, sugar and vinegar, then set aside. Heat peanut oil in wok over high heat (350 degrees). Add red pepper and cook until black, then add chicken mixture and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir-fry scallions and ginger for 1 minute, then add chicken back to the wok. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, add tamari mixture, continuing to stir for one minute. Mix in peanuts and serve with rice.