"My whole family loves this Szechuan chicken. My husband prefers it without peppers, but he is happy to let others have his! I use the ginger paste that comes in a tube and pre-shredded carrots to save time. —Christine Snyder, Boulder, Colorado..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup cold water
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons sherry
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons sugar
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3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 small sweet red pepper
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1 small green pepper
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2 medium carrots
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1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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6 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
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4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice