Chicken and Pineapple with Cashew Nuts
For four people


INGREDIENTS

4 Chicken Thigh Fillets
1.5 tablepsoons Vegetable Oil
400g Tin Pineapple Pieces in natural juice
0.5 teaspoon of Sugar
1 Medium Onion (about 150g)
1.5 tablespoons Brandy
1.5 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
80g Roasted Cashew Nuts salted
0.5 teaspoon Sesame Oil
2 teaspoons Cornflour

METHOD

1. Slice the chicken into 1cm strips. Roughly chop the onion.

2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Add the pineapple (with juice) and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add the onions, stir and cook for 4 minutes.

4. Add the chicken, soy sauce, brandy and cashew nuts. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally (this will take about 8-10 minutes).

5. Add the sesame oil, stir. Mix the cornflour with a little water, and add to the pan. Stir thoroughly, and simmer for a further 2 minutes.

6. Serve with egg noddles or rice.