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Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken

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Ingredients

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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)

Nutritional information

305.5
Calories
47 g
Calories From Fat
5.3 g
Total Fat
1.1 g
Saturated Fat
43.9 mg
Cholesterol
295.3 mg
Sodium
43 g
Carbs
4 g
Dietary Fiber
11 g
Sugars
21.9 g
Protein
321g
Serving Size

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Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken

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    Chicken strips in a tangy sauce with cashews and green onions are served over brown rice.
    3/4 cup of chicken mixture and 1/2 cup brown rice= 1 serving.

    • 45 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken, Chicken strips in a tangy sauce with cashews and green onions are served over brown rice 3/4 cup of chicken mixture and 1/2 cup brown rice= 1 serving , This gets the automatic 5 stars DD liked this minus the waterchesnuts and mandarin oranges DH and I liked it just the way the recipe is written The cashews added a nice flavor, next time I think I’ll add some more vegetables and I defiantely want to try this with shrimp


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Combine Chicken Strips, Orange Juice, and 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch in a Medium Bowl; Cover and Chill 1 Hour.

    2
    Done

    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
    Done

    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
    Done

    Remove from Heat; Stir in Oranges. Spoon Chicken Mixture Over Rice, and Sprinkle With Cashews. Serve Immediately.

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