Friday, October 14, 2011

Orange-Honey Cashew Chicken


Makes: 2 servings 
Takes: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups 100% orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Dash of ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chopped salted cashews
Directions
  1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper; add chicken. seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4-8 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, cook chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Combine the honey, parsley and remaining orange juice; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil.
  3. Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place chicken over rice. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cashews.

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