go girl hot szechwan chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon chile paste
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon (optional)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 6 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a small bowl combine the garlic, ginger and chile paste. mix together and set aside. in a second bowl mix together the orange juice, , soy sauce and vinegar and sugar. in a third bowl combine the cornstarch with the water and mix until dissolved.
• heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. saute chicken for about 3 minutes, until browned. remove from skillet and set aside.
• heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet and saute green onion, bell pepper and onion for about 3 minutes. stir in garlic/ginger mixture and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. add chicken and orange juice mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. finally, stir in orange zest and cornstarch mixture. heat through, stirring slowly, until sauce is clear and thick. sprinkle with peanuts and serve.