Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

This recipe, Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry, came from Diabetic Living Online.

Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry Recipe

Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

2 tsp. vegetable oil

¼ cup diagonally sliced carrot

¼ cup chopped celery

8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup orange juice

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp. honey

¼ tsp. grated fresh ginger

2 Tbsp. cashews

2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion

2/3 cup hot cooked brown rice

 

In a wok or large skillet heat 1 teaspoon of oil over high heat.  Add carrot and celery; stir-fry for 2 minutes.  Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.  Add chicken; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes more or until chicken is done.

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and cornstarch.  Add soy sauce, honey and ginger; whisking until well mixed.  Add soy sauce mixture to chicken mixture in wok.  Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.  Cook for 1 minute more.  Top with cashews and green onion.  Serve over hot cooked brown rice.        2 servings

 

(Recipe for Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry, Diabetic Living Online, 2015)