Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry

A simple yet elegant chicken dish, stir fried with carrots, celery and an orange honey sauce. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ¼ cup minced green onions
• ¼ cup cashews
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the carrots and celery and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add the chicken and stir fry for 5 more minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the orange juice. Mix in the soy sauce, honey and ginger. Add this sauce to the wok and cook over medium heat until thickened. Top with the cashews and green onions.