Chengdu Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• Coating
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots or 1/2 cup celery
• 1 small tomatoes, cut in wedges
• Seasonings
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 scallions, cut 1 inch
• 1 tablespoon szechuan hot bean sauce (Available in Chinese groceries no substitute)
• Sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or cider)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or less, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup (opt but very good) or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (opt but very good)
• 1 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce (opt, if you like it very hot)
• vegetable oil
• cornstarch, mixed in
• water
• 3 -5 drops sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground roast szechuan peppercorns