Thai Cashew Chicken

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1 pound
• Cashews: 1/2 cup
• Red bell pepper: 1 large
• Green bell pepper: 1 large
• Onion: 1 large
• Broccoli florets: 1 cup
• Carrots, julienned: 1 cup
• Snap peas, trimmed: 1 cup
• Garlic cloves, minced: 2
• Ginger, grated: 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Hoisin sauce: 1/4 cup
• Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
• Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. Add the cashews to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Add the bell peppers, onion, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet.
8. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
9. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
10. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth.
11. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
12. Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat.
13. Heat through for 2-3 minutes more.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving for 8 people)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory with a hint of spice
• Colorful and visually appealing
• Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables
• Balanced flavors and textures

User Comments:

• "The perfect combination of Thai and American flavors."
• "The cashew and bell pepper combination is a great twist on traditional stir-fries."
• "I love that it's easy to make and customizable with different vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your desired sweetness level.
• If you can't find hoisin sauce, substitute with oyster sauce.
• For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.