Smoky-Hot Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

(from kaylam2001’s recipe box)

Categories: main - poultry

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 10 dried red chiles
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken, cornstarch and wine; let stand for 1 hour.

  2. In a wok, heat the oil.

  3. Add the chiles and stir-fry them over moderate heat until they begin to darken, about 1 minute.

  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate.

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  6. When the oil in the wok is shimmering, add half of the chicken; stir-fry over high heat until the chicken pieces are lightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes.

  7. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the chiles.

  8. Repeat with the second batch.

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  10. Return the chicken and chiles to the wok.

  11. Add the chopped ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  12. Add the brown sugar and stir-fry until the chicken is lightly caramelized, about 1 minute.

  13. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar and chives and stir-fry until the sauce is just thickened, about 30 seconds.

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  15. Serve immediately.

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