3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
MARINADE
2 tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
SAUCE
1/4 cup black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Chinese dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tsp chile flakes
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons minced ginger
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons oil, swirling to coat sides. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove chicken from the wok.
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, swirling to coat sides. Add ginger, chiles, garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add celery, bell pepper, and bamboo shoots; stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes. Return chicken and chilies to wok; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add sauce and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
Amazing served with Szechuan Green Beans