Here is another great recipe using hoisin sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce) from the book “Everyday Food.”
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tsp (6 cloves) minced garlic
8 green onions, white and green parts separated, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
3/4 cup raw cashews (4 oz), toasted
To toast cashews: spread cashews on a baking pan and toast in a 350F oven until golden and fragrant, 7-10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until chicken is coated.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Cook half of chicken pieces, tossing often, until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining oil and chicken to the skillet with garlic and white parts of the onions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3-5 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to the pan. Add rice vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.
Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cook, tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in green parts of the onions and cashews, coating in sauce. Serve immediately over rice.
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