Cashew Chicken

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams sliced water chestnuts, drained; 59 milliliters chopped cashews; 710 milliliters hot cooked brown rice; 1 Tbsp cornstarch, divided; 237 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger; 237 milliliters chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large); 118 milliliters chopped green onions (about 2); 2 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 312 grams mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained; 59 milliliters orange juice; 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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

Combine chicken strips, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.

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Orange Juice

Corn Starch

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Bowl

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add cashews; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.

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Cashews

Remove from pan; set aside.

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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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Whole Chicken

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Add water chestnuts and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes.

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Water Chestnuts

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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Corn Starch

Soy Sauce