Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)

1/4 cup

water

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2

large egg

1/4 cup

cornstarch

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 tsp

cooking wine ((I used white wine))

2 1/2 tbsp

soy sauce ((I use Kikkoman Reduced Sodium))

1/3 cup

water

2 1/2 tbsp

vegetable oil ((divided use))

whole dry chili peppers (smaller than 3 inches; if longer, cut in half)

1/4 cup

diced green onion (white part only, in 1/2-inch pieces)

1 tsp

ground ginger

1 tsp

ground garlic

1 tsp

crushed red chili pepper

1/2 tbsp

cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tablespoon water

1 tsp

sesame oil

2 oz

dry roasted peanuts

red bell pepper (cut into 3/4 inch cubes)

large zucchini cut into 3/4 inch cubes