Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb seasoned chicken, diced
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 8 pieces whole dried chilies
  • 1/2 cup chayote, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
  • 3/4 tablespoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon shaosing wine
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  • Heat a pot of boiling water to cook chayote. At the same time, heat 1/4 cup of oil in wok until hot. Add chicken and stir-fry until done.
  • Add onions and bell peppers and stir quickly until crisp. Remove and drain. Set aside.
  • Add chayote to boiling water for 60 seconds or until crisp and done. Remove and drain; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in wok until hot. Add whole dry chile peppers, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Slowly stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Add chicken and vegetables. Coat evenly with sauce.
  • Add roasted peanuts. Flavor with sesame oil if desired. Remove and serve on platter.