Stir-Fried Chicken With Ketchup

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken, preferably dark meat, in 1/2- to 1-inch chunks
½ cup flour, more as needed
4 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or canola
 Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons slivered garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup ketchup

PREPARATION

• Toss chicken with flour so that it is lightly dusted. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to 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: smaller pieces will take 5 minutes total, larger pieces about 10. Remove to a plate. Turn off heat and let pan cool for a moment.
• Add remaining oil to pan and turn heat to medium high. Add garlic and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup and stir; cook until ketchup bubbles, then darkens slightly. Return chicken to pan and stir to coat with sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.