Princess Chicken
["2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken", "1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained", "1/2 c. soy sauce", "1/2 c. dry sherry or white wine", "3/4 c. water", "8 tsp. cornstarch", "1 1/2 Tbsp. peanut oil", "1 tsp. red pepper flakes", "4 tsp. sugar", "4 tsp. sesame oil", "4 tsp. rice wine vinegar", "4 tsp. water", "4 tsp. cornstarch", "2 c. vegetables in bite-size pieces (broccoli, carrots, celery, bell pepper, pea pods)"]
["Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.", "Mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup sherry, 3/4 cup water and 8 teaspoons cornstarch together. Toss over chicken and let marinate 20 minutes.", "Mix remaining soy sauce, sherry, sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch.", "Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet.", "Stir-fry red pepper flakes for 1 or 2 minutes (depending on desired hotness). Add chicken and marinade and stir-fry until chicken changes color. Add remaining mixture, water chestnuts and vegetables and stir-fry until sauce thickens and vegetables are desired tenderness and chicken is cooked.", "Serve over rice."]
["chicken", "water chestnuts", "soy sauce", "sherry", "water", "cornstarch", "peanut oil", "red pepper", "sugar", "sesame oil", "rice wine vinegar", "water", "cornstarch", "vegetables"]