Almond Chicken Recipe

Name: Almond Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breast half; 1 cup peanut oil; 5 slices fresh gingerroot; 3 green onions, chopped to about 1-inch lengths; 1 green pepper, chopped as above; 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; Marinade; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 egg white; Seasoning sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb skinless chicken breast half
1 cup peanut oil
5 slices fresh gingerroot
3 green onions, chopped to about 1-inch lengths
1 green pepper, chopped as above
1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Marinade
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 egg white
Seasoning sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Dice chicken into 1 inch cubes.
2
Combine marinade ingredients, add chicken and mix well.
3
Let stand 1/2 hour.
4
Heat oil in wok, add chicken and stir fry until browned.
5
Remove chicken and drain well.
6
Stir fry ginger, onion, pepper and bamboo shoots for about 1 minute, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7
Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl, mix well and add to wok.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Add chicken to boiling sauce.
10
Stir fry chicken until coated with sauce.
11
Add almonds, mix well and serve hot.
12
Variation----------------------.
13
Deep fry slivered almonds in vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp them up.
14
Drain well on paper towel.
15
Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb skinless chicken breast half, 1 cup peanut oil, 5 slices fresh gingerroot, 3 green onions, chopped to about 1-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Almond Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Chicken

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