• 1/2 pound skinless boneless chicken breast or fillets (chopped bite size)
• 1 large egg (whisked)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb size ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms (optional), chopped
• 3 scallions, finely chopped

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon chili paste such as sambal oelek, 2 tablespoons for extra spicy
• 2 tablespoons spicy chili crisp
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch