Hot Chicken With Peanuts

Directions

1. 1
   Combine chicken, egg, 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
2. 2
   Mix well.
3. 3
   Refrigerate 1 hour.
4. 4
   In skillet, heat peanut oil and stir-fry chicken.
5. 5
   Drain.
6. 6
   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from skillet.
7. 7
   Add pepper and chicken.
8. 8
   Stir-fry 1 minute. Blend remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar and sherry or water. Add to chicken mixture while stirring over high heat until coated. Stir in scallions and peanuts.
9. 9
   Serve with rice and a dish of chilled fruit like mandarin oranges on the side.