2 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into ½ inch cubes
1 pinch white pepper
1 Tbsp soy sauce
¼ c. canola oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced lengthwise
5 dried red chili peppers, cut into chunks
1 8 oz can whole water chestnut, cut in halves and drained
1 c. roasted cashew nuts (unsalted)
½ c. green scallions, sliced 2-inch long
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 Tbsp roasted chili paste
2 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp water
Recipe Steps:
In a small bowl, marinate chicken in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and white pepper. Set aside to marinade for 1/2 hour.
Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. Toss in the garlic to cook until light golden. Add chicken and cook until it turns opaque. Add sliced onion, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, roasted chili paste, and sugar; stir until thoroughly mixed. Stir in water and water chestnut and cook for 2 minutes. Add dried red peppers, scallions, and cashew nuts.