Szechuan Chicken (Kung Pao Chicken)

Course :	Chinese
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

4	medium	chicken-breast halves -- skinned, boned, and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1	large	egg white
1	tablespoon	corn starch
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	cup	unsalted peanuts or cashews
2	medium	scallions -- sliced
2	tablespoons	dry sherry
2	tablespoons	hoisin sauce
4	tablespoons	black bean sauce
1/4	teaspoon	chili paste -- up to 1/2
1	tablespoon	vinegar
1	teaspoon	sugar

Preparation:

Combine the cubed chicken with the egg white and cornstarch. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour. Heat oil in wok and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes, until done. Add nuts, scallions, and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly and serve at once with rice.