Step 1

To a mixing bowl, add chicken pieces, hoisin sauce and 1 Tbsp of the soy sauce.  Stir together and let sit while you prep other ingredients.

Step 2

In another small mixing bowl, add sauce ingredients (soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and vinegar), and whisk well to combine.  Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp of the vegetable oil over MED HIGH heat.  Add red pepper flakes to the oil.  Drain excess marinade from chicken.

Step 4

Once hot, add half the chicken to the skillet in an even layer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring only once or twice.  Chicken should be mostly cooked through at this point.  Remove chicken to a plate and repeat with second half of the chicken.  Add a drizzle more oil if needed, adding all cooked chicken to the plate.

Step 5

Add remaining vegetable oil to the now empty skillet.  Add broccoli to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.  Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Return chicken to skillet and add cashews.

Step 7

Pour in sauce and cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened to your liking.  If sauce is thickening too quickly, turn off the heat and serve immediately.

Step 8

Serve over white rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.