“Oh, and I left out the cornstarch and sugar and replaced it with honey. (nervous giggle) And I only cooked 2 chicken breasts, making 2 servings. Somehow, the ratio of meat to vegetables still turned out quite acceptable. And I found that only a handful of cashews was necessary, not 1 full cup as is indicated in the original recipe. "

If you are making a HUGE pot….hot Italian sausage (Kroger brand is just as good as Johnson Brothers)
If you want to tone down the spiciness, use half hot Italian and half mild Italian sausage, ground beef or ground chicken.

Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes the meat moist and flavorful. Chicken breasts cook faster than other parts, so fry them separately in the last batch. For fried chicken with less fat and fewer calories, remove the skin before marinating.

Per serving: calories 315, fat 11.4g, 34% calories from fat, cholesterol 99mg, protein 42.6g, carbohydrates 7.9g, fiber 1.8g, sugar 3.6g, sodium 145mg, diet points 7.4.

Per serving: calories 215, fat 5.2g, 22% calories from fat, cholesterol 82mg, protein 34.2g, carbohydrates 6.9g, fiber 2.6g, sugar 3.1g, sodium 152mg, diet points 4.7.