Main Dish

Cashew Chicken

Serving Size

3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup rice

Servings

6

Prep Time

7 min

Cook Time

1 hour

Ingredients

1 pound

boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced

1/4 cup

orange juice

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon

cornstarch

1 teaspoon

vegetable oil

1/4 cup

cashews, chopped

1 (8-ounce) can

water chestnuts, sliced, drained

1 cup

green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 large)

1/2 cup

green onions, chopped (about 2)

1 tablespoon

fresh ginger, minced

1 cup

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons

low-sodium soy sauce

1 (11-ounce) can

mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained

3 cups

brown rice, hot cooked

Directions

1. Combine chicken strips, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cashews; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from pan; set aside. Add chicken mixture to pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring constantly. Add water chestnuts and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes.
3. Combine broth, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in oranges. Spoon chicken mixture over rice, and sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Sodium	275 mg
Saturated fat	0.9 g
Protein	22.4 g
Fiber	1.3 g
Fat	5.3 g
Cholesterol	44 mg
Carbs	42.8 g
Calories	311

All-New Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic, Oxmoor House 2006

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