Chef John's Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup cashews

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cashews and cook for 1 minute more. Serve over steamed rice.

Interesting Facts

• Cashew chicken is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants.
• The dish originated in the Hunan province of China.
• The cashews used in the dish can be either roasted or raw.