Zesty and Savory Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry
This Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry features tender chicken strips, crisp carrots and celery, and a glossy orange honey glaze topped with crunchy cashews.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup minced green onions
Instructions
1. Whisk orange juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, and ginger in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
3. Add carrots and celery; stir fry for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from pan.
4. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan.
5. Add chicken strips and stir fry for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
6. Return the vegetables to the pan with the chicken.
7. Pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
8. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and is glossy.
9. Remove from heat and garnish with cashews and minced green onions.
10. Serve immediately over rice or lettuce wraps.
Notes
Toasting the cashews in a dry pan for 2 minutes before cooking adds extra depth.
Ensure the chicken is at room temperature before searing to get a better golden crust.
Always whisk cornstarch into cold liquid to avoid lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 529mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
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