CHINESE CHICKEN

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp peanut oil
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 lb snow peas, cut in half
• 1/2 c cashews
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• 6 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp white wine
• 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce, stir well and let sit at least 5 minutes.
2. Clean, cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including sauce mixture.
3. In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil, add chicken and quickly stir-fry until done, 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
5. Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.
6. Add pea pods and nuts, stir fry 2 more minutes and add ginger and cayenne.
7. Return chicken to pan with vegetables, add sauce and stir.
8. Cover skillet and cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Serve over boiled white rice.