Ultimate Chicken Stir-fry
"Chicken, cashews and water chestnuts are cooked in a flavorful sauce in this chicken stir-fry recipe submitted by Alex Smith. He notes that it also works well with beef...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup unsalted cashews
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Oil for stir-frying, as needed
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1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 - 2 inch pieces
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1 pound mushrooms (shiitake, button or your choice), stems removed, cut into large pieces
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1 cup carrots (sliced into 2 - 3 inch strips)
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1 can whole water chestnuts
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Stir-fry Sauce (To make the stir-fry sauce, combine the following six ingredients in a bowl and set aside):
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1 teaspoon chili oil (you can substitute sesame oil)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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3 spring onions, washed, white parts sliced very thin (reserve green sections)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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3/4 cup water
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Other:
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
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4 cups cooked white rice (cook per package directions)
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