Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sherry dry
  • 2 teaspoons ginger root minced
  • 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 23 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  • Disjoint the chicken wings.
  • Discard the tips or save for stock.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the 1 tablespoon of stir-fry sauce and sherry together.
  • Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the 13 cup of stir-fry sauce, ginger root, garlic, red pepper, and water.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken on all sides in hot oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and discard the fat.
  • Pour the stir-fry sauce mixture into the same pan.
  • Add the chicken.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the green onions.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.
  • Serve over rice.