Stir-fry Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 small onion
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cut into 1/8-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup roasted cashews

Preparation

1. 1. Cut onion in half lengthwise; cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. Cut green beans into 1/2-inch pieces; cut carrots and celery into 1/8-inch slices. Set aside.
2. 2. Stir together soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add chicken, stirring to coat.
3. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet; add chicken, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Remove chicken, and set aside.
4. 4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add vegetables and garlic; cook, covered, 1 minute, shaking skillet to keep vegetables from sticking. Uncover; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 4 minutes.
5. 5. Stir together broth and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Add chicken and broth mixture to vegetables; stir until thickened. Stir in cashews.
6. Stir-fry Beef: Substitute 1/2 pound top sirloin steak for chicken, and cut into 1/8-inch strips. Omit cashews.