Hot and Spicy Chicken with Lemon Grass

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Poultry, Vietnamese, Spicy
1tsCornstarch
3tbWater
1lbChicken breast*; skinless, boneless, sliced 1/4" thick & 1-1/2" long
3tbVegetable oil
10Whole dried chiles; or to taste, (optional)
1/4cMinced lemon grass; preferably fresh
1tbMinced garlic
2tbSugar
1tsGround chili paste; and /or 1 small fresh red chili, thinly sliced
1/2cHomemade unsalted or canned low-sodium chicken stock
1tbFish sauce
1/4tsSalt
1/2Yellow onion; sliced into thin wedges
1cJulienned carrots; blanched and shocked in ice water
Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
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