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General Tso's Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 lb boneless chicken breast
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup oil, preferably peanut
2 dried red chilies, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon orange rind, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried citrus peel, soaked & coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon roasted sichuan peppercorn, finely ground (optional)
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
1. CUT CHICKEN INTO THIN SLICES 2 inches long, cutting against the grain.
2. Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3. Mix well, and then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon.
5. Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it br owns.
6. Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
7. Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried chiles.
8. Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to the pan.
9. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.
10. Serve the dish at once.
By RecipeOfHealth.com