I realize it has been ages since posting a new recipe, but hey, its summer. BBQ's and eating out seem to take over right? Last night I tried a new recipe and it was really tasty! I am not a great Chinese food chef but I gave this one a go and I'm glad I did.
General's Chicken
-3 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-2 Tbl soy sauce, divided
-1 Tbl cooking sherry
-2 large cloves garlic, pressed
-1/2 cup cornstarch
-2/3 cup vegetable oil
-1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
-1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (use less or more depending on how spicy you like things. I used a little more than 1/2 tsp and it was super spicy!)
-1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger root
-1/2 cup light corn syrup
-2 Tbl sugar
-2 Tbl vinegar
-1 tsp sesame seed, toasted (optional)
1. Cut chicken into 1-inch square pieces. Combine 1 Tbl. soy sauce, sherry and pressed garlic in small bowl; stir in chicken. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch; shake off excess.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 3 1/2 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Chicken should have slightly crispy coat.
4. Drain off all but 1 tsp oil from skillet. Add sliced garlic, red pepper flakes and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute over medium heat.
5. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, vinegar and remaining 1 Tbl soy sauce. Bring to boil; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken.
6. Stir in cooked chicken pieces until well coated with sauce and heated through.
7. Turn out into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve over white rice. Serves approximately 3-4 people.
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