Chicken with rice and cashews

Description

In a bowl, mix chicken with cornstarch; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add half of the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil and chicken to the skillet along with garlic and the white part of the scallions. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return all chicken to the skillet. Add vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring, until chicken is fully cooked, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve with white rice, if desired.

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