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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Chinese Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Chinese chicken with a sauce and cashews.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole roasted unsalted cashews
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl combine brown sugar, vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ¼ cup soy sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook while stir-frying for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Add garlic and dry sherry. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and ¼ cup soy sauce. Stir into the boiling sauce in the skillet. Add cashews and ¼ cup water. Cook for an additional minute.
  3. Top with green onions for serving.