Honey Cashew Chicken

Submitted by Bugeah

"Got this from All You magazine"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄4 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 1⁄2 cup cashews, unsalted
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbs water wit hcornstarch until smooth. Whisk in honey, soy sauce, and broth.
2. Warm oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Add chicken and stir-fry until opaque, 5-6 minutes. Add snow peas, bell pepper and cashews, and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes. Stir reserved sauce and pour it in to skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until sauce is bubbling and has thickened. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over rice if desired.