This recipe is both simple and delicious.  Combines easily found ingredients and simple instructions to provide an authentic Asian flavor to this popular chicken dish

Submitted by:  John K.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium skinless-boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• minced or grated garlic clove
• 4 TBS of rice wine vinegar
• 2 TBS brown sugar
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 TBS ketchup
• 1/c chopped cashew nuts

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and shake in plastic bag with flour to coat thoroughly
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat
3. When oil reaches a temperature of approximately 360°-370° add some of the coated chicken pieces (do not overcrowd)
4. Continue to fry chicken pieces for about 4 minutes turning often
5. When all of the chicken is finished frying, drain skillet and return to medium heat
6. In a separate bowl combine garlic and next 7 ingredients then add to the skillet
7. Return chicken pieces to pan when sauce is thoroughly heated
8. Add cashews and heat slowly for 15 minutes
9. Serve with Basmati or white rice

Serves 4