As a home economics teacher, I gave presentations on cooking with microwave ovens when they first became popular. Back then, I shared this pretty salad and warm citrus dressing with my students. It remains one of my favorites today. -Pamela Martin, Huntsville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, basil and pepper. Gradually whisk in pineapple juice until blended. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until boils and is thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside, stir occasionally., Place chicken in a greased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until juices run clear, turning every 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Cut into thin strips., Arrange the salad greens, chicken, oranges and reserved pineapple on individual plates. Drizzle with warm dressing. Sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
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Najrodin Khan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.
precious preshelar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Shara Shorsh
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the combination of the chicken, cashews, and vegetables.
Puskar Dimal
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
vincent chikweo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cashew chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. It was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nathen Berkuta
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Atef Keshk
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Akbar Sultan Rajpoot
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
EGGY
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Mero Amin
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a complete meal.
Tayler Weaver
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely make this again.
Ranj Kamait
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cashew chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mk Hanif
[email protected]This was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.
Zoe Wathey
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking, but the flavor was good. I'll try adding more water next time.
Marija
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I'll probably try making it again with less sugar next time.
Gladem Sedinam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
pearil enterprises
[email protected]This cashew chicken toss is a keeper! It's super easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet or too salty, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again soon.