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CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Mince garlic and slice green onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Return chicken to the skillet. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cashews and sliced green onions. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with additional green onions if desired. Enjoy Chinese Cashew Chicken!
  • Author: Susan C. Sexton