9.23.2012

Cashew Chicken


1/4 cup olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green pepper, cut into strips
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups salted cashews

Sauce:

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In saute pan, heat oil on medium heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and brown all sides, about 4 minutes.
3. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and ginger. Cook until onion and pepper are tender, about 4 minutes more.
4. Turn heat to low and let simmer while preparing sauce.
5. For sauce: In medium bowl, combine all ingredients for sauce and add to chicken mixture.
6. Add cashews and cook 1 minute more.
7. Serve over cooked rice.