Honey Cashew Chicken - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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