Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cubed)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 1 cup toasted cashews
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil

Instructions

1. 1

   To prepare the cashew chicken sauce, whisk together the water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame seed oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Put cubed chicken and all-purpose flour in a large zip-top bag. Shake to coat.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked, turning occasionally to brown all sides.

4. 4

   Add the sliced red bell pepper, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the cashew chicken sauce mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in the toasted cashews. Garnish with sliced green onions.