8bonelessskinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1egg white
3/4cupcornstarch
1Tbspsea salt
1Tbspfreshly ground black pepper
1tspfive-spice powder
Neutral oilfor frying
1white oniondiced
1green pepperdiced
2clovesgarlicfinely diced
3green onionssliced
Red pepper flakes or Szechuan pepper
Instructions
Toss the chicken pieces with the egg white.
Mix together the cornstarch, salt, pepper and five-spice powder.
Place the chicken in a large bowl and toss well with the cornstarch mixture.
Heat about 1” of oil in a large, heavy skillet.
Add the chicken to the oil in small batches and cook each 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Pour off all but about 2 Tbsp of the oil and add in the onion and pepper and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Stir in the garlic and green onions. Cook 1 minute then season with salt, pepper and a pinch each of five-spice powder & red pepper flakes.
Add the cooked chicken to the vegetables, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve.