Honey Cashew Chicken

By dedmund

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil, optional

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, whisk 1 Tbsp. water with cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in honey, soy sauce and broth.

2. Warm oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

3. Add chicken and stir-fry until opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Add snow peas, bell pepper and cashews and continue stir-frying for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir reserved sauce and pour it into skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until sauce is bubbling and has thickened. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over rice, if desired.