Chicken With Cashews Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons sugar1/2 cup cold water1/3 cup soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips2 tablespoons canola oil2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 cup whole salted cashewsHot cooked rice, optional

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry the celery, carrots and onion until crisp-tender.

Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.