Cashew Chicken

If you are serving this with rice, I suggest you begin preparing that before you begin this recipe. The Cashew Chicken comes together quickly. This is also a good time to cut up your broccoli and prepare it for steaming.

For the broccoli, I usually just put the raw broccoli in a microwave safe baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the microwave. Then at the last minute, I zap it in the microwave for 2 1/2 – 3 minutes.

Prep all of your ingredients.

Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken into a gallon size zip lock bag containing the cornstarch. Seal shut and shake until all the chicken is coated.

Heat oil and a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and brown on one side for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic. Flip the chicken pieces over and brown on the other side for about 2 more minutes.

Add the rice wine vinegar and stir to distribute. Add the hoisin sauce and about a quarter cup of water. Stir to combine.

Cover with a lid, and let cook for about a minute longer.

Remove the lid and add the scallions and cashews.

Serve with steamed white rice and steamed broccoli.

Enjoy!