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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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At last–a stir-fry recipe that’s not loaded with MSG and other high-sodium ingredients. The vibrant flavor in this chicken dish comes from mandarin oranges, green onions, low-sodium soy sauce and fresh ginger. See our collection of Low-Sodium Recipes for more ways to reduce sodium in your diet. 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 |
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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