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    Cashew Chicken


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    Recipe Introduction


    servings 4
    points 6

    List of Ingredients




    1 can (6 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon dry white wine
    1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    2 cups sliced mushrooms
    2 cups hot, cooked white rice
    2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (optional)
    12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 tablespoon reduced sodium Soy Sauce
    6 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
    1 red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1/4 cup roasted cashews

    Recipe



    Place chicken in large resealable plastic food storage bag. Combine cornstarch, wine, soy sauce and garlic powder in small bowl; whisk until well blended. Pour over chicken pieces. Seal bag; toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain chicken; discard marinade.

    Heat oil in wok or large nonstick skillet until hot. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes or until browned. Add mushrooms, pepper and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in hoisin sauce; cook and stir 1 minute or until heated through.

    Serve chicken and vegetables over rice. Top each serving evenly with cashews. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition Facts:
    Amount Per Serving: Calories 274
    Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg,
    Sodium 83 mg,




 

 

 


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