Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Cashew Chicken
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Directions:

  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 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.
  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. Remove from heat; stir in oranges. Spoon chicken mixture over rice, and sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 269.35 Kcal (1128 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.37g 11%
Cholesterol 44.59mg 15%
Sodium 508.22mg 21%
Potassium 534.06mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.14g 9%
Sugars 5.45g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 24.67g 49%
Vitamin C 39mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 15.9mg 88%
Calcium 45.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.85 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.62g 11%
Cholesterol 15.87mg 15%
Sodium 180.86mg 21%
Potassium 190.06mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.66g 9%
Sugars 1.94g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 11%
Protein 8.78g 49%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 26%
Iron 5.7mg 88%
Calcium 16.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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