Spicy Szechwan Chicken

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs chicken breasts
 * 1 clove garlic, minced fine
 * 4 tsp cornstarch, divided
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 1 each egg white
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 3 tbsp dry sherry
 * ¾ cup sliced bamboo shoots
 * 1 tsp grated peeled fresh gingeroot
 * ¼ cup diced green chilies
 * 2 tbsp chopped green onion
 * ½ cup roasted, skinned peanuts

Directions

 * 1) Cut chicken into 2- by ½-inch strips.
 * 2) Place in a large pie plate.
 * 3) Sprinkle 2 tsp cornstarch over chicken and mix well to coat chicken.
 * 4) Add egg white and mix again.
 * 5) Heat oil in wok or a 12-inch frying pan.
 * 6) Add chicken and bamboo shoots and stir-fry about 3 minutes (use a wooden spoon or wooden fork).
 * 7) Add chilies and peanuts; stir-fry 2 minutes.
 * 8) Combine all remaining ingredients except green onion with remaining 2 tsp cornstarch and add to wok or pan.
 * 9) Stir-fry and heat until sauce is thick and smooth and mixture is well blended.
 * 10) Add green onion.
 * 11) Stir-fry 30 seconds to warm onions.
 * 12) Serve immediately.