-=> Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

 CS> That one makes me smile!  It's not actually Asian but it is simple and
 CS> fast.  I just typed it up (adding missing ingrediets from the
 CS> directions) and locally it's 64cents a serving.

I think most "Chinese" food that Americans think is Chinese isn't much like
how Taco Bell is far from "Mexican" food.

I dunno if this is an authentic Chinese recipe...

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      Title: 10 Minute Szechuan Chicken
 Categories: Low-cal, Chicken, Chinese
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
 
        4    Chicken breasts* -- skinned
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        3 TB Cornstarch
        1 TB Vegetable oil
        3    Cloves garlic -- minced
        5 TB Soy sauce (low salt)
    1 1/2 TB White-wine vinegar
        1 ts Sugar
      1/4 c  Water
        6    Green onions -- cut into 1"
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      1/8 ts Cayenne or to taste
  
  Cut chicken *(these are 1/2 breasts, as you buy them in the market)
  into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Lightly toss with cornstarch in bag to coat.
  Heat oil in skillet or wok; stir-fry chicken and garlic until lightly
  browned. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and water. Cover and cook 3
  minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add green onions and
  cayenne; cook uncovered about 2 minutes longer.
      221    calories per serving.
  
  Recipe By     :
  
  From: Sweeney date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 22:51:17
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-- Sean

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