Pollo Empress

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite size cubes)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1 medium onion (peeled and sliced into thin half moons)
• 2 stalks scallions (finely sliced on the bias)
• 4-5 dried red chilies (optional)
• For the sauce:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 small thumb size ginger (peeled and grated)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preparación

1. 1

   In a bowl, add corn starch and slowly whisk in soy sauce until cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk in vinegar and all of the remaining ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.

2. 2

   Put chicken and egg in a bowl and mix using your fingers until all the chicken pieces are coated.

3. 3

   Slowly add cornstarch until all the pieces are evenly coated (use more cornstarch if you need to).

4. 4

   In a pan over high heat, add vegetable oil and chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan add garlic and onions and cook for 3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chicken and stir.

6. 6

   Whisk sauce and pour over the chicken and onions. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Turn off the heat, add scallions and chilies and serve immediately.