Chinese Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Chinese chicken with a sauce and cashews.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
- 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
In a medium bowl combine brown sugar, vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ¼ cup soy sauce.
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.
Top with green onions for serving.