Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

1 onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced

3 tbs. honey

3 tbs. soy sauce

juice of 1 lime

1/4 tsp. chipotle powder

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

freshly ground pepper, to taste

1/2 cup white wine

1 tbs. corn starch

chili sauce, to taste

cashews, chopped (optional)

1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender (5 – 10 minutes). Add chicken and cook until browned.

2. Add honey, soy sauce, lime juice, chipotle powder, red pepper flakes, and ground pepper to taste.   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear (about 8 – 10 minutes).

3. Add white wine and return to a simmer.  In a small bowl combine corn starch with 1/4 cup COLD water, then add to pan, stirring constantly.  Cook until sauce thickens, then add chili sauce to taste. Serve over rice and top with cashews

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