*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Spicy Country Style Chicken

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Chicken breasts --
                        - boned, skinned
   2       sm           Fresh green or red chiles
   8       oz           Can bamboo shoots
     1/2   lb           Zucchini
   1       lg           Red or green bell pepper
   2       tb           Oil -- preferably peanut
   2       tb           Chicken stock
   2       tb           Rice wine or dry sherry
   1 1/2   ts           Chili bean sauce -- or more
   2       ts           Granulated sugar
   2       tb           Dark soy sauce
   1       tb           Chinese black rice vinegar or
                        - cider vinegar
   1       tb           Tomato paste

  Cut the chicken breasts into shreds about 3" long. Cut the fresh
  chiles in half, carefully remove the seeds and shred the chiles.
  Do not touch your eyes while doing this, as it will make them
  sting. Then prepare all the vegetables. Rinse the bamboo shoots in
  clean water and shred them. Trim the zucchini and shred them. Wash
  the bell pepper, remove the seeds and shred it, too. Heat 1 tb oil
  in a wok or large skillet. When it is almost smoking, quickly
  stir-fry the chicken shreds for 1 minute or until the chicken is
  slightly firm. Remove the cooked chicken and drain it. Wipe the wok
  clean. Reheat it and add the rest of the oil. When it is hot, add
  the shredded chiles, bamboo shoots, zucchini, and bell pepper.
  Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, and then add the rest of the
  ingredients. Mix them well and stir-fry for another minute. Return
  the chicken shreds and give the mixture a few quick stirs to finish
  cooking the chicken. Turn onto a serving platter and serve at once.
 

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