Chicken and Nut Stir-fry

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. skinless chicken breasts cut in 1" strips
 * 2 small onions cut in wedges (1 cup)
 * 1 Tbs. soy sauce
 * 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
 * 2 tsp. cooking sherry
 * 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
 * 1/4 tsp. salt
 * 1/2 c. chopped cashews
 * 1 clove garlic, crushed
 * 3/4 c. cold chicken broth or water
 * 1 lb. fresh broccoli

Directions

 * 1) Put chicken in medium bowl with soy sauce, cooking sherry, salt and garlic; let stand for 10 minutes. Cut broccoli tops into flowerets and stems into 2" strips; set aside.
 * 2) In large skillet, heat oil until hot. Add chicken mixture; stir-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, adding cashews for last minute. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon draining as much oil as possible. Add onions and broccoli; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
 * 3) Combine cornstarch and broth; add to vegetables. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add cashews and reserved chicken; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Serve over steamed rice, if desired.