Stir-Fried Chicken
["1 Tbsp. red wine (dry sherry also)", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 lb. boneless chicken (I use thighs; cut in 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes)", "1/3 c. soy sauce", "1/2 c. water", "4 tsp. oil", "2 (1/2-inch) slices fresh ginger root or ground ginger", "2 green peppers, cut up", "12 green onions or scallions (regular onion okay), cut up", "1/4 tsp. crushed dried red pepper", "1/2 c. unsalted roasted peanuts", "carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and snow peas (optional)"]
["In medium bowl mix wine with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.", "Add chicken and stir to coat.", "Refrigerate 20 minutes to 4 hours.", "Mix soy sauce, water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.", "In wok or large heavy skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat.", "Add ginger and cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly.", "Add green pepper and onion and stir fry 2 minutes.", "Transfer to a bowl.", "Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to skillet; when hot add chicken and red peppers. Stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until chicken loses its pink color and turns white.", "Add peanuts, cooked veggies and soy sauce mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil.", "Serve immediately over rice."]
["red wine", "cornstarch", "boneless chicken", "soy sauce", "water", "oil", "ginger root", "green peppers", "green onions", "red pepper", "peanuts", "carrots"]