Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped cashews; 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large); 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2); 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 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 hot cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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 hot cooked brown rice

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Combine chicken strips, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
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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.
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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. Remove from heat; stir in oranges. Spoon chicken mixture over rice, and sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.
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867

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cashew Chicken

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