General Tso'S Favorite Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Marinade
    3 tablespoons chinese rice wine (or dry Sherry)
    1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
    Sauce
    1/4 cup chicken broth
    1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
    1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    2 tablespoons cooking oil
    6 small dried red chilies
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    2 teaspoons minced ginger
    2 green onions, cut into 1 inch lengths
    1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chili
    1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
    dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
    1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Preparation
    Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place chicken in marinade and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
    Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add chilies and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed chilies; stir-fry for 1 minute.
    Add sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
    Place chicken on a serving plate and sprinkle with peanuts.

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