Kung Pao Chicken

--A favorite recipe in our house lately! Sorry for lack of pictures, I am having camera issues--

INGREDIENTS:
1lb boneless-skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts

STEP 1:
combine chicken and cornstarch in a small bowl and toss to coat. Heat sesame oil in wok OR deep skillet over medium heat, add chicken and stir fry 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Remove chicken and keep warm

STEP 2:
Add green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and powdered ginger to the pan and stir fry for 15 seconds

STEP 3:
Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well and add the sauce to the wok.

STEP 4:
Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce. Stir in roasted peanuts. Heat thoroughly. Top with additional green onions if desired and serve over white rice



ENJOY!
:) Courtney