Jiyou Jun Chao Ji (Chicken Stir-Fry with Chanterelles)

Jiyou Jun Chao Ji (Chicken Stir-Fry with Chanterelles)

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The chicken in this stir-fry is coated in a mixture of egg white and cornstarch before cooking—a technique called velveting (see "Smooth Move,")--to preserve its succulence. See the recipe »

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Cooking tools:

  • Wok
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Stove
  • Slotted spoon
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1⁄2 tsp. sugar
  • 1⁄4 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 cups peanut oil, for frying
  • 12 oz. chanterelle mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 3 scallions, cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 3 dried chiles de arbol
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (1″) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1⁄2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving

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