Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders (cut into bite-size cubes)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.
  • Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl stir together cornstarch, salt pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add the seasoned cornstarch to the bowl with the chicken and toss until all pieces of chicken are evenly coated with the seasoned cornstarch.
  • Add the chicken to the hot wok or skillet and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add the red and green bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or until peppers are softened.
  • Add cashews and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bow. Pour the sauce over the cashew chicken in the wok or skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. The sauce should thicken.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve the Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken over rice. Enjoy!