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Cashew Chicken
Posted in Kid Stuff » That's Tasty on Thursday, November 3, 2011 Cashew Chicken From Martha Stewart's Everyday Food Serves 4. Prep Time: 25 min. Total Time: 25 min + marinating Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cute into 1-in. pieces 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch coarse salt 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2/3 cup unsalted cashews, toasted 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced cooked white rice, for serving Directions 1. In a medium bowl, toss chicken ith sherry, ginger, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; season with salt. Refrigerate 30 minutes. in another bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch; set sauce aside. 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet adn cook remaining chicken (reduce heat if chicken is overbrowning). Transfer to plate. 3. To same skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil, garlic, cashews, and scallion whites. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften, 30 seconds. Whisk sauce and add to skillet along with chicken. Cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Top with scallion greens and serve with rice.
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