Chicken and Nut Stir-fry

Ingredients

 * 1 lb skinless chicken breasts cut in 1" strips
 * 2 small onions cut in wedges (1 cup)
 * 1 tbsp soy sauce
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 2 tsp cooking sherry
 * 1½ tbsp cornstarch
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ½ cup chopped cashews
 * 1 clove garlic, crushed
 * ¾ cup 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.
 * 2) Cut broccoli tops into flowerets and stems into 2" strips; set aside.
 * 3) In large skillet, heat oil until hot.
 * 4) Add chicken mixture; stir-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, adding cashews for last minute.
 * 5) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon draining as much oil as possible.
 * 6) Add onions and broccoli; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
 * 7) Combine cornstarch and broth; add to vegetables.
 * 8) Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
 * 9) Add cashews and reserved chicken; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
 * 10) Serve over steamed rice, if desired.