Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs ((or breasts), cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic (grated)
• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 5 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 3/4 cup roasted cashews
• Green onions (optional garnish)
• 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl combine chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

2. 2

   In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and onions. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is nicely browned, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Mix in garlic and water chestnuts. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.

4. 4

   Mix vinegar into the chicken mixture. Cook for 1 minutes.

5. 5

   Add hoisin sauce and water. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, stir in cashews and garnish with green onions.

7. 7

   Serve over rice.