Honey Cashew Chicken - cooking recipe

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 garlic cloves, minced
    1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless
    6 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
    1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
    1/2 cup cashews, unsalted
    2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)
Preparation
    In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbs water wit hcornstarch until smooth. Whisk in honey, soy sauce, and broth.
    Warm oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
    Add chicken and stir-fry until opaque, 5-6 minutes. Add snow peas, bell pepper and cashews, and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes. Stir reserved sauce and pour it in to skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until sauce is bubbling and has thickened. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over rice if desired.

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