Kung Pao Chicken II (Copycat)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken meat, cut in bite size pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, skinless
• 10 whole dried red chili peppers
• 4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup water chestnut, diced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil