Classic General Tso's Chicken

Directions

Skin and bone the chicken.

Cut into 1½ x 2 inch strips.

Mix batter.

Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat.

Cover and chill for ½ hour.

Mix seasoning sauce.

Coat each piece of chicken well with cornstarch.

Arrange chicken on well-floured wax paper.

Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a pan until very hot.

Fry chicken for 30 seconds.

Drain well on a cookie sheet covered with paper towels.

Reheat oil over high heat until very hot.

Refry chicken until crispy and golden brown.

Drain again and keep hot in oven.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over medium heat.

Fry orange rind until golden brown.

Add chili and ginger, stir-frying 20 seconds.

Mix in seasoning sauce and heat to boil, stirring constantly until foam subsides and the sauce thickens slightly and turns to glaze (about 2 minutes or more).

Add fried chicken, tossing to coat well.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.