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Cashew Chicken

Yield: 4 servings
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Add the cornstarch and chicken to a large zip up bag. Zip it closed and shake to coat the chicken in cornstarch.
  • Make the sauce by combining chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar and garlic. Whisk together.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the chicken, salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • While the chicken is cooking put the cashews in a zip up bag. Use a meat mallet to break the cashews into smaller pieces.
  • Add the sauce and cashews to the chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.