Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken

prep time:: 30 Minutes
total time:: 1 Hour

Serves 6

We’ve made this one at least once, possibly twice. I do remember you mentioning to me that your family has made this one before.

ingredients

Sauce

1/2 Cup Ketchup
4 Tsp Soy Sauce
1/2 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 Tsp Sesame Oil
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Cup Chicken Broth

The Rest

2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 Tsp Sugar
1/4 Tsp Salt
3 Whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut into Cubes
1/4 Cup Oil
2-3 Tbsp Minced Fresh Ginger
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
2 Red Peppers, Cut in Strips
2 Carrots, Thinly Sliced on Diagonal
2 Cups Snow Peas
1 1/2 Cups Cashews
Sprinkling of Sesame Seeds, Toasted

directions

Combine sauce ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt. Add chicken and toss. Heat wok or frying pan to highest heat. Add oil. Heat to hot, not smoking. Add chicken, ginger, garlic and onion. Stir until chicken is opaque (about 1 minute). Add peppers and carrots. Stir 2-3 minutes. Add peas and sauce. Cook until sauce comes to a boil. Add cashews and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.