Cashew Chicken

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

Calories 311
Fat 5.3 g
Saturated fat 0.9 g
Protein 22.4 g
Carbs 42.8 g
Fiber 1.3 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Sodium 275 mg
All-New Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic, Oxmoor House 2006