====== Stir-Fried Chicken with Ketchup ======
  * 1 1/2lb boneless chicken - cut into 1/2" to 1" chunks
  * 1/2 cup flour or more as needed
  * 4 Tbsp neutral oil, like corn or canola - divided
  * Salt and pepper
  * 2 Tbsp slivered garlic
  * 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  * 1 cup ketchup
  * Optional: cook peanuts with chicken, add slivered scallions of cilantro at the end.

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  - Toss chicken with flour so it is lightly dusted. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet on high. When oil smokes, add chicken in one layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  - When chicken browns on one side, toss it and cook until just about done, 5 min for smaller pieces & 10 min for larger pieces.
  - Remove chicken to plate and allow pan to cool.
  - Add remaining oil to pan, heat, add garlic and cayenne pepper, cook, stirring, about 2 min. Add the ketchup and stir, cook until ketchup bubbles, then darkens slightly. Return chicken to pan and stir to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning and serve. 


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  Serves: 4      Total cook time: 20 min.
  Source: NYT The Minimalist 05/12/2004



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