Orange-Honey Cashew Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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As requested a recipe for 2 servings. Originally submitted by Raymonde Bourgeios. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups orange juice, divided |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 dash pepper |
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each) |
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil or 1 -2 teaspoon vegetable oil |
1/3 cup chopped onion |
1/4 cup honey |
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley |
hot cooked rice |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
2 tablespoons water |
3 tablespoons chopped salted cashews |
Directions:
1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper; add chicken.
2. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4-8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain and discard marinade.
4. In a skillet, cook chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
5. Remove and keep warm.
6. In the drippings, saute onion until tender.
7. Combine the honey, parsley and remaining orange juice, stir into skillet.
8. Bring to boil.
9. Return chicken to the pan.
10. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
11. Place chicken over rice.
12. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices.
13. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
14. Pour over chicken.
15. Sprinkle with cashews.
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