Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry With Egg Fried Rice

MrGeoghegan

Chicken
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 ginger
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.


Egg Fried Rice
Prep Time: approx. 5 Minutes. Cook Time:
approx. 15 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 20 Minutes. Makes 4
servings.

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green beans
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


Directions
1 In a saucepan bring water, salt and soy sauce to a
boil. Add rice and stir. Remove from heat, cover and let
stand 5 minutes.
2 Heat oil in a medium skillet or wok over medium heat.
Saute onions and green beans for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in
egg and fry for 2 minutes, scrambling egg while it cooks.
3 Stir in the cooked rice, mix well and sprinkle with pepper.


Hope you enjoy.

Mr.G