Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz.)
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (white and green parts only)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Hot cooked long-grain rice

Method

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Stir together sherry, next 4 ingredients, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add peanut oil, and tilt skillet to coat sides; heat 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken turns white. Move chicken to perimeter of skillet. Add green pepper and cashews; stir-fry 30 seconds, and move to perimeter of skillet. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute, and move to perimeter of skillet.
  • Add sherry mixture, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute, stirring all ingredients into sauce. Serve over rice.