Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped garlic
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 6 pieces dried red chili peppers
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cups canola oil, for frying

Method

  • Cut chicken breast into big chunks.
  • Mix eggs and 1/2 cup of the corn starch to form a paste.
  • Thoroughly cover chicken in cornstarch paste.
  • Fry the chicken chunks in small batches in oil till done.
  • Add 2 teaspoons oil to a large skillet and saute chopped ginger, garlic and dried red chili pepper till light brown.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and chicken stock.
  • Mix together remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and add to skillet when sauce begins to boil.
  • Add cooked chicken and stir to coat.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over fresh jasmine rice.