Lemongrass Chicken

2 T. brown sugar
1/4 c. unsalted chicken stock
2 T. fish sauce
4 t. lower-sodium soy sauce
2 t. sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
2 T. canola oil, divided
1 T. sliced peeled fresh lemongrass
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 c. sliced red bell pepper
1/2 c. sliced shallots
8 oz. haricot verts, trimmed
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1/3 c. unsalted cashews
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced

Combine first 5 ingredients.

Heat a large wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 T. oil; swirl to coat. Add lemongrass and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; place in a small bowl.

Add bell pepper, shallots, and haricots verts to pan. Stir-fry 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan with a slotted spoon; add to lemongrass mixture.

Add remaining 1 T. oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 6 minutes or until browned. Add cashews and chile to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes or until chicken is done.

Stir in stock mixture and vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 8 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.

Serve immediately.

Serves 4.