Tiny Spicy Chicken

By jenniferj

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon oil (approx.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons minced ginger root
• 2 Tablespoons scallions
• 3 Tablespoons catsup
• 1 Tablespoons sou sauce
• 2 -3 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon cooking sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 - 2 Tablespoons chili oil (hot bean paste or Tabasco)
• Remaining ingredients:
• 1 - 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chick, cut into 1 inch pieces

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Marinate chicken in egg white, cornstarch, and salt for at least 1/2 hour. Heat oil in wok, add garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir fry for several seconds. Add chicken and cook until done. Remove chicken to separate dish. Add 1 -2 Tablespoons more oil if needed. Add catsup and hot chili oil; cook until oil turns red.

In separate bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, sherry, sesame oil (if desired) and cornstarch. Return chicken to wok. Pour sauce over; stir till sauce thickens.