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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 Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 20 Minutes. Makes 6 servings.

2 teaspoons peanut oil

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

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

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 6 amount

per serving

Calories 235

Protein 27.3g Total

Fat 7.9g Sodium

536mg Cholesterol

69mg

Carbohydrates 13g

Fiber 1.2g