Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Diabetic Friendly 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 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. 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. 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 281.8 Kcal (1180 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.73g 13%
Cholesterol 44.59mg 15%
Sodium 475.86mg 20%
Potassium 412.58mg 9%
Total Carbs 32.22g 11%
Sugars 3.12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.12g 12%
Protein 20.94g 42%
Vitamin C 26.9mg 45%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 32.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.37 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.11g 13%
Cholesterol 15.88mg 15%
Sodium 169.48mg 20%
Potassium 146.94mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.48g 11%
Sugars 1.11g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 12%
Protein 7.46g 42%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 45%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 11.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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