Cashew Chicken
["2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes", "3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided", "3 Tbsp. sherry, divided", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided", "1 Tbsp. finely minced ginger root", "1 tsp. finely minced garlic", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "5 to 6 Tbsp. peanut oil", "1 c. cashews", "1/4 lb. fresh edible pea pods, ends and strings removed or 1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen edible pea pods, thawed", "1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced", "1 (8 oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained", "3/4 c. chicken broth or water", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "2 green onions, including tops, sliced"]
["In a medium bowl combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ginger root, garlic, sugar and salt; mix well.", "Add chicken cubes and let stand 30 minutes.", "In wok or large skillet heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil.", "Add cashews; stir-fry over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes until browned.", "Remove and drain on paper towels.", "If necessary add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to wok; turn heat to high.", "Add pea pods and mushrooms; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.", "Add bamboo shoots; stir briefly.", "Remove to large bowl.", "In wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil.", "Add one-third of the chicken mixture; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.", "Remove to bowl with vegetables.", "Repeat process, adding 1 tablespoon oil each time, until all chicken is cooked.", "Combine remaining soy sauce, sherry and cornstarch with chicken broth or water and Worcestershire sauce; pour into wok and cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens.", "Return chicken and vegetables to wok; mix and reheat briefly.", "Stir in cashews.", "Remove to serving dish and sprinkle with green onions.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["chicken breasts", "soy sauce", "sherry", "cornstarch", "ginger root", "garlic", "sugar", "salt", "peanut oil", "cashews", "fresh edible pea pods", "mushrooms", "bamboo shoots", "chicken broth", "Worcestershire sauce", "green onions"]