Chinese Pepper Chicken

Ingredients and Instructions

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 1/2" ginger root slice -- chopped

1 teaspoon cornstarch

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in 1/2"

strips 2 bell peppers -- sliced

3 celery stalks -- sliced

1/3 cup green onions -- chopped

3/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice wine

In medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root and cornstarch. Toss chicken in sauce to coat and marinate 30 minutes. In a wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook peppers and celery over high heat, stirring frequently until softened. Add green onions and cook 2 minutes more. Remove vegetables from wok. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Add chicken to wok and stir fry until chicken is done, about 3 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Add to chicken with vegetables; simmer 3 minutes.