Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil ((or use sesame oil, sesame oil, or vegetable oil))
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1-2 spicy chili peppers (chopped (I love serrano, Thai peppers, or cayenne here - use bell pepper for a milder version))
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts ((or more to taste))
  • 1 pound boneless chicken (chopped (use chicken breast or chicken thigh))
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice ((optional - it's not traditional, but I love the flavor))
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce ((or use oyster sauce))
  • 1 tablespoon mirin ((or Chinese cooking wine))
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instruction

  • Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper, and Chinese 5 spice (if using). Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat a wok or large pan to medium heat and add oil.
  • Add onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add the cashew nuts and chicken and stir. Cook another 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and add to the wok or pan. Stir to coat everything and warm the sauce, about 1 minute or longer. The sauce will thicken up.
  • Serve with rice and garnish!