Cashew Chicken

Happy Belated Chinese New Year.  In honor of the day, here is a recipe for Cashew Chicken.

Cashew Chicken

1 large chicken breast
2 tbsp cornstarch, divided
1 clove garlic
 Dash red pepper flakes (optional)
6 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp sugar
1 c. chicken broth
3 tbsp wok oil
1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into bite side pieces
2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 can baby corn, drained
1/3 c. cashews

Cube chicken, put in a bowl, and mix with 1 tbsp of cornstarch.  In another small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, broth, and 1 tbsp cornstarch.  Heat oil in wok or skillet.  Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir fry for 1 minute.  Add chicken to pan and stir fry another 3-5 minutes.  Add vegetables and stir fry until broccoli is slightly tender.  Add cashews and soy sauce mixture, and stir until sauce is thickened.  (If you want a thicker sauce, you can mix together 1 more tbsp of cornstarch to 1 tbsp of water and gradually stir into the sauce until your sauce reaches the desired consistency.  If you want a thinner sauce, you can gradually add more chicken broth).