Firebird Chicken

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: thewoksoflife.com
Category: Poultry

Ingredients
12 ounces Chicken Breast (1/4-inch thick pieces)
2 tablespoons Water
1 tablespoon Cornstarch (plus 1/2 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil (plus 2 tablespoons)
1⁄2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
2 whole Green Onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
1⁄2 cup Bamboo Shoots (sliced)
1 tablespoon Rice Wine
2 tablespoons Chinese BBQ Sauce
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (plus 1/2 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Chili Oil Sauce
1⁄3 cup Chicken Broth

Directions
  1. Add the chicken to a bowl, along with water. Use your hands to massage the water into the chicken until it is absorbed. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, and sesame oil to the chicken, mix well and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix Chinese BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil sauce. Set aside. In another small bowl add chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch.
  3. Heat your wok on high until almost smoking, then add 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread the chicken one layer deep, and let sear for about 20 seconds. Turn the chicken and let the other side sear for another 20 seconds. Then, immediately transfer back into the same bowl.
  4. Add another tablespoon of oil and ginger to the wok, and let caramelize for 10 seconds. Working quickly, stir in the garlic and green onions. After 15 seconds, add the seared chicken (and any juices from the bowl), and the bamboo shoots.
  5. Pour the rice wine around the wok then quickly add the bowl of sauce. Stir-fry everything to combine. Add in the bowl with chicken broth and stir fry for another 20 seconds. Plate and serve over rice!