Cashew Chicken Toss

By cookie52730

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8oz each) pineapple chunks
• 3 T sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp grated orange peel
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
• dash pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 4 C ready to serve salad greens
• 1 11oz mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/3 C cashews

Preparation

Step 1

drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, orange peel, basil and pepper. Gradually whisk in pineapple juice until blended. Microwave uncovered, on high for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until mixture boils and is thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside; stir occasionally.
Place chicken in a greased 8" square microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until juices runclear, 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.