Sweet and Sour Cashew Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch 
• 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt
• ¼ tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• ½ cup scallions, sliced
• ¼ cup ginger, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup Bourbon Smoked Sugar
• ¼ tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• 1½ Tbsp Imperial Double Fermented Soy Sauce
• ½ cup roasted cashews
• ¼ cup scallion greens, sliced, for garnish
• 1 Tbsp Bourbon Smoked Sesame Seeds, for garnish

Method: 

• In a large bowl, mix the chicken with the cornstarch, smoked salt and pepper.
• 2. Heat a large wok or skillet over med-high heat.
• Add 1½ tablespoons oil and the scallions, ginger and garlic.
• Stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken mixture and stir- fry for 3 minutes to sear the chicken.
• 9 3. Add the vinegar, sugar and ¼ teaspoon smoked pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the Imperial soy sauce and the cashews and cook for 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and place in serving bowl.
• Garnish with scallions and smoked sesame seeds.