Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 1/4 cup orange juice; 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped cashews; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot; 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained; 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat)

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 skillet; set aside. Add chicken mixture to skillet. 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.
4
Remove from heat; stir in oranges. Spoon chicken mixture over rice, and sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips, 1/4 cup orange juice, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Diabetic Friendly 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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