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                         GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN #6

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   lb           Boneless chicken breast
   2       ts           Dark soy sauce
   2       ts           Rice wine or dry sherry
   1       t            Finely chopped ginger root
   1       t            Cornstarch
   1       t            Sesame oil
     1/3   c            Oil, preferably peanut
   2                    Dried red chiles
                        - cut in half lengthwise
   1       tb           Chopped fresh orange peel OR
   2       ts           Dried citrus peel
                        -(soaked & coarsely chopped)
     1/2   ts           Roasted Sichuan peppercorns
                        -(finely ground), optional
   2       ts           Dark soy sauce
     1/4   ts           Salt
   1       t            Sugar
     1/2   ts           Sesame oil

  CUT CHICKEN INTO THIN SLICES 2 inches long, cutting against the
  grain. Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, rice wine or
  sherry, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well, and
  then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes. Heat the 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 it browns. Remove it and leave to drain in a
  colander or sieve. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2
  teaspoons. Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried
  chiles. Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to
  the pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes,
  mixing well. Serve the dish at once.
 


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