Spicy Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry Vermouth or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Scant 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews (2 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili oil
• 2 medium bell peppers, preferably 1 red and 1 yellow, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 7 ounces snow peas or sugar snap peas, halved diagonally
• 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce

1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients except the dissolved cornstarch in a small bowl; then stir in the dissolved cornstarch.
2. Slice the chicken across the grain into 1/4 -inch strips.
3. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the cornstarch.
4. Heat a large wok.
5. Add the cashews and toss over high heat until they begin to brown, about 15 seconds; transfer the nuts to a medium bowl.
6. Heat the peanut oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in the wok.
7. Add the chicken, spreading the strips in a single layer, and stir-fry over high heat until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
8. Add the chicken to the cashews in the bowl.
9. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of sesame oil and the chili oil in the wok.
10. Add the bell peppers and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds.
11. Add the snow peas and stir-fry until all the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
12. Return the chicken and nuts to the wok.
13. Stir the sauce, then add it to the wok and stir-fry until the sauce is clear, about 2 minutes.
14. Spread the lettuce on a platter, spoon the stir-fry on top and serve at once.

fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sherry, chicken, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper, cayenne pepper, cornstarch, skinless, cornstarch, cashews, peanut oil, asian sesame oil, asian chili oil, bell peppers, snow peas

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-lemon-chicken-stir-fry-with-cashews (may not work)