
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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