Super easy and incredibly delicious cashew chicken stir-fry is a popular Indonesian Chinese dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight or any day of the week.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside. Mix all ingredients for sauce for seasonings in a bowl. Soak dry chili in warm water until soft and then cut into half and discard the seeds
Cooking:
Preheat a wok or skillet over high heat. When it's hot, add cooking oil. Add all the aromatics and dried chilies and stir fry for about 3 minutes or until the onions are slightly charred and aromatic
Add bell peppers and stir fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken and continue to stir fry until the chicken turn opaque. Add chicken broth followed by seasonings. Bring back to a simmer and let them cook until the chicken pieces are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken you cut
Have a taste and add more soy sauce and/or sugar if necessary. The taste should be savory and a bit sweet and a bit spicy (of you use dried chili)
When you are happy with the taste, add the cashew nuts and stir to mix everything. Give the cornstarch solution a stir and then pour it in and stir until the sauce is thickened. Remove from the heat and dish out onto a serving platter
Garnish:
Sprinkle with some green onion on top and serve immediately