Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 3 cups mixed fresh vegetables, (bell peppers, snow peas, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, onions)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup unsalted cashew bits or halves
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  • Combine orange juice, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce, garlic, sherry, ginger, orange peel and garlic in large glass bowl. Add chicken; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.  Remove chicken and reserve marinade.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is light browned. Add vegetables; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and marinade; add to skillet and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in cashews; cook 1 minute more. Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 590
  • Total Fat 20g
  • Cholesterol 109mg
  • Sodium 822mg
  • Carbohydrates 53g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Protein 48g