Orange Cashew Chicken

Submitted by jean

"This is from a Quick Cooking Magazine. The tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and sweet citrus sauce make it a fast, delicious meal."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 salted cashews
• hot cooked rice

directions

1. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken, carrots and celery in oil for 8-10 minutes or til joices run clear.
2. Reduce heat.
3. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, orange juice, honey and soy sauce until well-blended.
4. Stir into chicken mixture.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Stir in cashews.
7. Serve over hot rice.

Reviews

[Dannika M.]

I don't know why this recipe calls for 2 whole tablespoons of cornstarch for 4 servings.... It was like eating gelatin!! The taste was good, but I'd suggest not wasting your cashews on this because their flavor was lost in the sweet orange citrus plus too much honey.

 

[Charmie777]

This was good and came out quickly!

 

[Megan137]

Delicious! This turns out best with fresh squeezed orange juice and a little additional orange peel. I also like to triple the ginger, which brings out the flavor more.

 

[Phoenix 0880]

This is very good, simple and quick to make. I added minced garlic when I was cooking the veggies and I also added lots of chopped green, red and yellow peppers. I serve this over Jasmine Rice or chow Mein noodles. Thank you for sharing this great recipe! If you like a little "bite" add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes This freezes very well, I put it in a Glad container with jasmine rice and it comes up beautifully for lunches. I make a big batch for the freezer for meals in a pinch!

 

[COREprojects]

I substituted bean sprouts for the celery and added the ginger (as well as a clove of garlic) to the mix before the sauce so that its flavor could really get out. I also added the zest from the orange in the end. I recommend sesame oil as well :) Thank you very much for this variation on an orange chicken without sugar! <3