Almond Chicken Recipe

Name: Almond Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 egg white; 1 cup vegetable oil; 5 slices fresh gingerroot; 3 green onions, chopped in 1-inch lengths; 1 green pepper, chopped in 1-inch pieces; ½ cup diced whole bamboo shoot; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon cornstarch; ⅓ cup crisp almonds, see below; 4 cups oil

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 egg white
1 cup vegetable oil
5 slices fresh gingerroot
3 green onions, chopped in 1-inch lengths
1 green pepper, chopped in 1-inch pieces
½ cup diced whole bamboo shoot
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup crisp almonds, see below
4 cups oil

1
Dice chicken into 1-inch cubes.
2
Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
3
Add diced chicken; mix well.
4
Let stand 30 minutes.
5
Heat oil in a wok over high heat 30 seconds.
6
Add chicken to oil.
7
Stir fry 30 seconds unti lightly browned.
8
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; drain well and set aside.
9
Remove oil from wok except 2 tablespoons.
10
Reheat oil over medium heat 30 seconds.
11
Stir-fry ginger slices 30 seconds, remove and discard.
12
Add green onion, green pepper and bamboo shoots to oil.
13
Stir-fry for 1 or 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
14
Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl; mix well and add to wok.
15
Bring to a boil.
16
Add chicken to boiling sauce.
17
Stir-fry until chicken is coated with sauce.
18
Add almonds; mix well and serve hot.
19
CRISP ALMONDS:.
20
4 cups oil for deep frying.
21
1 cup blanched almond havles.
22
Heat the oil, add nuts and stir 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
23
Remove and drain and use in your dish.

3044

kcal

Calories

314

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 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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