Flower Drum Song Chicken

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"An easy cashew chicken recipe from Jr. League Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1⁄4 lb fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• salt
• 1⁄3 cup cashews

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken pieces with cornstarch and toss to thoroughly coat.
2. Add sherry and soy sauce and marinate for about 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil until faintly smoking.
4. Add chicken and sauté quickly until barely done.
5. Add mushrooms and green pepper and sauté for about 45 seconds.
6. Add Hoisin sauce, salt to taste, and cashews.
7. Toss until thoroughly mixed.
8. Serve immediately.