Chinese Take-Out Kung Pao Chicken

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   For the marinade; place the chicken cubes into a glass bowl.

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   In a bowl whisk together 1 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons, then add in wine, soy sauce and sesame oil; pour over the chicken cubes and toss to coat.

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   Cover and refrigerate for 35 minutes.

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   For the sauce (I suggest to double all ingredients for 1 pound of chicken) in a small heavy saucepan combine 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon white wine, 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 3 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, hot chile paste, vinegar and 3 teaspoons brown sugar; mix until well blended.

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   *NOTE* if you are doubling the sauce then still only use one can drained water chestnuts, 5 green onions only and increase the garlic only a small amount or keep to the same amount.

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   To the sauce add in green onions, minced garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts; heat the sauce over very low heat stirring until thickened (about 5-8 minutes).

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   Meanwhile remove the chicken from the marinade then saute in a large skillet or wok until the chicken is cooked through.

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   Add the cooked sauce to the chicken and simmer stirring with a wooden spoon until thickened (if the sauce is too thick then add in a small amount of water to thin).

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   Serve over cooked rice and garnish with a small amount of finely chopped green onion or chopped peanuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.