Cashew Chicken by Simply Happy Foodie

– 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts, (skinless/boneless, cut in 2 in pieces)
– 1 med Carrot, (cut into matchsticks (optional)
– 6 oz Mushrooms (optional)
– 1 bunch Green Onions (Scallions) (sliced and divided)
– 1 can Water Chestnuts, (drained and roughly chopped (optional)
– 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
– 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (or Hoisin)
– 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
– 1-2 tbsp Brown Sugar (to taste) or use Honey)
– 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
– 1/3 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
– 3 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger
– 2 tsp Sriracha (or 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes)
– 5 cloves Garlic, (finelyminced or pressed)
– 1 sm Red Bell Pepper, (thinly sliced)
– 1 handful Snow Peas (optional)
– 1 1/2 tbsp Corn Starch
– 2 tbsp Cold Water
– 1 cup Roasted Cashews
– Reserved Green Onions
– 2 cups White Rice (or basmati, jasmine, etc)
– 2 cups Water
– 1 tbsp Butter, (or 2 tsp Olive Oil)

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 25 min