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.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

Steps:

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

Javed Sultan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover celery. I had some leftover celery, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Ugan Naidoo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I had some leftover carrots, and I used them to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Kim Backus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover peas. I had some leftover peas, and I used them to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


itz ben
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover corn on the cob, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Rao Sahb
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some leftover black beans, and I used them to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajid ali roonjho
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I had some leftover mashed potatoes, and I used them to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Eli Rost
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover spaghetti, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajaj Alam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some leftover quinoa, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


CABDISAMAD
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Graham Crosby
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet and sour sauce, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Roger Sonko
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


David Temitope (temmycute)
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabawanuka Sylivia
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


mary nicole
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I'm a diabetic, and I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and tasty. This cashew chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the chicken is tender and juicy. The sauce is also delicious, and it's not too sweet. I will defini


Aziz Yt
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This dish was amazing! I'm not a diabetic, but I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes. This one fit the bill perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this ag


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