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Chinese Orange-Barbecue Cashew Chicken

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
1 inch of fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated or finely chopped
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons tamari (aged soy sauce)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup honey-roasted cashews
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a large skillet over high heat with about 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the pan is very hot, add the meat, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and reserve on a plate.

    Step 2

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin sauce, orange marmalade, hot sauce, tamari, and stock.

    Step 4

    Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Add the cashews, toss to coat, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens up, about 1 minute more.

    Step 5

    Serve the stir-fry with brown rice and garnish with the scallions.

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