General Tao Chicken

Directions

Cut chicken into pieces no larger than ¾ inch square.

Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl.

Add chicken pieces and set aside for 2 hours.

Add 2 tablespoon cornstarch to chicken stock, store in refridgerater.

In a deep pot, heat oil to 350℉ (180℃).

In a basket, or slotted spoon, lower several pieces of chicken into the oil.

Fry until chicken becomes crisp (1 to 2 minutes) and test meat to ensure doneness.

Continue doing several pieces at a time until all are cooked.

In a wok, on high heat, reheat 2 tablespoon reserved oil. Add prepared ginger, scallions, garlic, and chilies.

Stir to prevent burning.

Add the cooked chicken pieces, still stirring quickly.

Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, stock/cornstarch mixture and stir until thick.

Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and place on serving dish.

Serve with steamed rice.