Title
Cashew Chicken
Serving Size
3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup rice
Servings
6
Prep Time
7 min
Cook Time
1 hour
Health Benefit
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
- Combine chicken strips, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories
311
Fat
5.3
Saturated fat
0.9
Protein
22.4
Carbs
42.8
Fiber
1.3
Cholesterol
44
Sodium
275
