Monday, June 27, 2011

Main Entree: Chicken Stir Fry with Cashews



Erin: You know I have made this a few times, but I have yet to actually write the recipe down. You need to make this, its so good and its not hard.

Ingredients 
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4c low sodium chicken broth
4 tsps cornstarch 
3 tbs peanut oil
4 cups of broccoli flowerets and pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium size onion, cut into chunks
1/3 cups of cashew halves


What to do:
Cut chicken into 1 inch strips
In a medium size bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar and garlic. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat with the mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk the chicken broth into the cornstarch and set aside
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil until hot. Then add the red pepper and broccoli and saute (tossing and stirring constantly) for 3 minutes
Add the onion and stir fry for 3 minutes
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, chicken and soy sauce mixture, stir fry for 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. 
Stir broth and cornstarch mixture until it dissolves, add to skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and serve. 

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