Every now and again, I enjoy looking up different recipes to try out.  My family loves Chinese food.  The favorite being General Tso Chicken.  So as a treat to them and hopefully all of you, here is a recipe I found on line, done by Emeril Lagasse and the Food Network.  Make sure you give it a try.  It was absolutely amazing. The recipe that follows will make 2 servings.

• 1 large egg white
• 3tbsp conrstarch
• 3tbsp Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry
• 3tbsp soy sauce
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs(cut into 1" cubes)
• 1/4c Chicken stock
• 2tsp white vinegar
• 2tsp sugar
• vegetable oil for frying the chicken
• 1tbsp minced ginger
• 1tbsp minced garlic
• 12 dry red chile peppers
• 1/2tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2c green onions, cut on the bias

1) In a bowl whisk together egg white, 2 tbsp of cornstarch, 2 tbsp of wine, and 1 tbsp of soy sauce.  Mix well, them add the chicken chunks and toss until coated well.  Cover and let marinade for up to two hours.

2) For the sauce, in a seperate bowl whisk 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of stock until smooth. Add remaining 3 tbsp of chicken stock, 1 tbsp soy sauce, the 2 tsp vinegar, and the sugar and whisk together until combined.  Set aside

3) In a large skillet, heat enough oil to come about 3" up the sides.  Place chicken into oil one piece at a time.  Cook until golden brown, flipping once or twice.  Take chicken out and put on paper towels to drain.  Set aside

4) Heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat, add chile peppers and stir-fry them until they start to get a nice dark color. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and scallions.  Stir-fry until fragrant (about 15 seconds) Add the chicken stock sauce and bring to a boil, stirring until sauce starts to thicken.

5) Lower heat to low and add chicken and toss until coated.

Hint: Serve over rice and steamed broccoli.