Orange Chicken Stir-Fry -

2 tb Sesame oil; divided

2 tb Soy sauce

1 tb Dry sherry

2 ts Grated fresh ginger

1 ts Grated orange peel

1 Garlic clove; minced

1 1/2 lb Chicken breast

-- (boneless, skinless) -- cut into strips 3 c Mixed fresh vegetables

- such as green bell pepper, - red bell pepper, snow peas - carrots, green onions, - mushrooms, and/or onions 1 tb Cornstarch

1/2 c Unsalted cashew bits

-OR- cashew halves 3 c Hot cooked rice

1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry, ginger, orange peel and garlic in large glass bowl. Add chicken, marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Heat remaining

1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry

3 minutes or until chicken is light brown. Add vegetables; stir-fry

3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade; add to skillet and stir until thickened. Stir in cashews, cook

1 minute more. Serve over hot rice. Each serving provides:

590 calories

48 g. protein

20 g. fat

4 g. saturated fat

53 g. carbohydrate

4 g. dietary fiber

109 mg. cholesterol

822 mg. sodium Source: Rice & Chicken - New Ideas for Old Favorites Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias