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If you are serving this with rice, I suggest you begin preparing that before you begin this recipe.
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The Cashew Chicken comes together quickly.
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This is also a good time to cut up your broccoli and prepare it for steaming.
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For the broccoli, I usually just put the raw broccoli in a microwave safe baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the microwave.
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Then at the last minute, I zap it in the microwave for 2 1/2 3 minutes.
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Prep all of your ingredients.
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Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
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Toss the chicken into a gallon size zip lock bag containing the cornstarch.
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Seal shut and shake until all the chicken is coated.
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Heat oil and a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add the chicken and brown on one side for about 2 minutes.
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Add the garlic.
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Flip the chicken pieces over and brown on the other side for about 2 more minutes.
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Add the rice wine vinegar and stir to distribute.
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Add the hoisin sauce and about a quarter cup of water.
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Stir to combine.
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Cover with a lid, and let cook for about a minute longer.
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Remove the lid and add the scallions and cashews.
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Serve with steamed white rice and steamed broccoli.
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Enjoy!
