Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken

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Ethnicity
Chinese  
Base Type
Poultry  
Course
Entree  
Preparation Time
30-60 Minutes  
Difficulty
Intermediate  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
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Source
Best of the Bridges
 
Source Description
 
Last Modified
2009-08-05  
User
Sharon Warkentin



Ingredients
1/2 c ketchup
4 t soy sauce
3/4 t salt
2 T worcestershire sauce
3 1/2 T sugar
1 1/2 t sesame oil
1/4 t cayenne
1/2 c chicken broth
2 T corn starch
5 ea cubed chicken breast
1/4 c canola oil
2 T finely chopped ginger
1 T minced garlic
1 ea chopped yellow onion
2 ea cut in strips red bell pepper
2 ea thinly sliced carrot
2 c snow pea pods
1 1/2 c cashews
2 t toasted sesame seeds

Directions
To make sauce: Combine ketchup, soya sauce, 1/2 tsp. salt, Worcestershire sauce, 3 tbsp. sugar, sesame oil, cayenne pepper and chicken broth. Set aside.

To make stir-fry: Combine cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. sugar and 1/4 tsp. 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 over rice