Carter Family Recipes

You can whip up this takeout favorite with just a little bit of prep. Serve with steamed rice.

  • 4 (1¾ pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 4½ Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • ½ cup unsalted toasted cashews
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  1. In a bowl combine chicken, sherry, ginger, garlic and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Chill 30 minutes In another bowl combine broth, soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sugar and 2½ teaspoons cornstarch; set aside.
  2. Sauté 1 teaspoon oil and half the chicken in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil.
  3. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in broth mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minutes Add cashews and serve with scallions and red-pepper flakes.
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