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Earlene Davison Giglierano

Spicy Chicken with Peanuts

Serves 2 but we usually increase the recipe

1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (1 pound)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 egg white

2 cups peanut oil to velvet the chicken

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1/4 cup raw peanuts

3 tablespoons peanut oil

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4 whole dried chili peppers

4 scallions, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

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Sauce ingredients

1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1‐1 /2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

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To Thicken Sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon chicken broth