Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

INGREDIENTS: 
2 cups rice
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks
3/4 cup chicken broth (divided)
1 1/2 tsp corn starch or flour
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
2 green onions (scallions) sliced
1 cup cashews


1. Cook rice as directed.
2. In a large bowl mix soy sauce and sugar. Add chicken. Let stand 15 min. to marinate.
3. In a small bowl stir 1/4 cup chicken broth and corn starch or flour until dissolved; let stand.
4. In a large skillet heat oil and cook chicken, BUT NOT marinade. Cook until no longer pink. Stir in broccoli and remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cook 1 minute then add onions and cashews.
5. Push mixture to the sides of the pan or to one side leaving an opening in the skillet. Add marinade and corn starch mixture and stir in the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes until thick. Mix well with chicken and broccoli. Serve over rice.

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