General Tso's Chicken

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Chicken, Oriental
SUSAN AARONSON (PSTT79C)
12Chicken thighs; bone, skin, 1" pcs
2/3cCornstarch
2cCanned chicken broth
2tsGarlic; mince fine
2tsFresh ginger; grate
1/2cChinese Dark soy sauce
1/3cCider vinegar
1/4cVery dry, Fino sherry; (from Xerez Spain)
1tbMSG or salt
1/2cSugar
COATING FOR CHICKEN
1/2cDark soy sauce
1tsFresh ground black pepper
1tsWhite pepper
2Egg whites
1cCornstarch
1/2cPeanut oil plus oil for deep frying
2bnScallions; 1/2" pcs
6-8 dried thin reddish Szechuan peppercorns
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