Princess Chicken- Szechuan

Directions

Lightly pound chicken with the broad side of a cleaver; cut into 1 inch pieces.

Combine cornstarch and soy sauce in medium bowl; add chicken; mix well.

Let stand 30 minutes.

Cut stems from dried peppers.

Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl and mix well.

Set aside.

Heat oil in wok over high heat 1 minute; stir-fry chicken pieces about 2 minutes until very lightly browned.

Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, draining well over wok; set aside.

Remove oil from wok, except 2 tablespoon; heat oil over medium heat.

Stir-fry peppers and peppercorns until peppers turn dark brown.

Add ginger and cooked chicken; stir-fry 1 minute.

Add seasoning sauce; stir well and cook until sauce thickens slightly.

Remove wok from heat and stir 6 to 8 servings.