Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rice of choice (uncooked); 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 2 tablespoons ginger (finely grated); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 5 cups vegetables (carrots, peas & asparagus pictured); 2 large chicken breasts (roughly 1 lb; boneless skinless chicken thighs are also great!); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 5 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cashews