Sweet and Spicy Cachew Chicken

This is a very colorful, crunchy and healthy stir fry. What is even more appetizing is that it is done in 25 minutes!






Portions: 4
Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth

• - 3 tbsp (45 mL) oyster sauce
• - 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar
• - 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
• - 1 tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar
• - 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
• - 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
• - 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• - 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• - 2 sweet red peppers, chopped
• - 2 onions, chopped
• - 1 tsp (5 mL) Thai chili paste or sambal oelek
• - 1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted unsalted cashews
• - 3 green onions, chopped
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Method: 

1- Whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch and vinegar; set aside.

2- In wok, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken, salt and pepper until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.

3- Add remaining oil to wok; stir-fry red peppers, onions and chili paste for 3 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to wok; stir-fry until no longer pink inside, about 1 minute.

4- Add cornstarch mixture; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cashews and green onions; stir-fry for 1 minute.

Source:
Canadian Living: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/sweet_and_spicy_cashew_chicken.php