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Ingredients
2 Whole Chicken Breasts2 Hot Peppers (Or More) Crushed
1/2 c. Cornstarch
1 Orange Rind, Minced
1 Tbs. Ginger, Minced
1/3 c. Fried Peanuts, Chopped
BATTER: 1 Egg
1/4 c. Beer
2 Tbs. Soy Sauce
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 c. Flour
1/4 c. Cornstarch
1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 ds. Pepper
SEASONING SAUCE: 6 Tbs. Sugar
3 Tbs. Cider Vinegar
5 Tbs. Soy Sauce
1 Tsp. Cornstarch
Directions
Skin and bone the chicken. Cut into 1-1/2 x 2" strips. Mix batter. Add chicken tossing lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 1/2 hour. Mix seasoning sauce. Coat each piece of chicken well with cornstarch. Arrange chicken on well-floured wax paper. Heat 2-3" of oil in a pan until very hot. Fry chicken for 30 seconds. Drain well on a cookie sheet covered with paper towels. Reheat oil over high heat until very hot. Refry chicken until crispy and golden brown. Drain again and keep hot in oven. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in wok over medium heat. Fry orange rind until golden brown. Add chili and ginger stir-frying 20 seconds. Mix in seasoning sauce and heat to boil stirring constantly until foam subsides and the sauce thickens slightly and turns to glaze (about 2 minutes or more). Add fried chicken tossing to coat well. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
