Empress Chicken

Empress Chicken

Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce (tamari)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups green onions, minced (one bunch)
• 8 small hot peppers, diced (I used jalapenos)

Directions

• 1 Combine first 7 ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously. Store in fridge until ready.
• 2 Mix chicken with 1/4 cup dark soy sauce. Stir in egg.
• 3 Add cornstarch and mix chicken until coated.
• 4 Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
• 5 Drain on paper towels.
• 6 Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat to very hot.
• 7 Add onions and peppers and stir fry 30 seconds.
• 8 Stir in sauce mixture (shake again first).
• 9 Cook until thick. If it gets too thick, add some water until desired consistency.
• 10 Add chicken and cook until hot and bubbly.
• 11 Serve over hot rice.

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