Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 300 calories, 21g of protein, and 6g of fat. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of soy sauce, bell pepper, orange juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the cooked brown rice you could follow this main course with the Breakfast Rice Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Combine chicken strips, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
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2
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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3
Add cashews; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
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4
Remove from pan; set aside.
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5
Add chicken mixture to pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring constantly.
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6
Add water chestnuts and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes.
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Combine broth, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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8
Remove from heat; stir in oranges. Spoon chicken mixture over rice, and sprinkle with cashews.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score22
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