Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 large egg white
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 lb chicken breast
• boneless
• skinless
• cut into 1-inch cubes
• 14 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 15 dry red chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 12 cup sliced green onion
• 12 cup roughly chopped lightly toasted cashews
• green onion
• sliced on the bias
• garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the wine, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
2. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
4. To make the sauce, in another bowl, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the chicken stock until smooth.
5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sugar and whisk to combine.
6. Set aside until ready to finish the dish.
7. Cook the chicken in 1 Tbs olive oil until chicken cooked through and lightly brown.
8. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
9. Add the chile peppers and stir-fry until nearly black.
10. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup green onions.
11. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
12. Add the chicken stock sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
13. Remove from the heat.
14. Arrange the chicken on a platter and pour the sauce over it.
15. Garnish with the cashews and additional green onions.
16. Serve with hot rice.