Honey Chicken Cashew with rice

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 1 cup instant rice
• 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup dry-roasted cashews, unsalted
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)

Preparation

Step 1

. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

2. Combine chicken and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss to coat.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola and sesame oils. Add chicken mixture, and sauté for 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Increase heat to high, and add broccoli and the next 4 ingredients (through red bell pepper). Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in cashews.

4. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add vinegar mixture to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Serve with rice.