Almond Chicken With Savory Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Almond Chicken With Savory Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 chicken breast halves, cut into strips; 2 cups almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; romaine lettuce; sugar snap pea; Plum Sauce; 6 plums, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

1 egg
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
4 chicken breast halves, cut into strips
2 cups almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
romaine lettuce
sugar snap pea
Plum Sauce
6 plums, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced

1
Preheat oven 375 deg.
2
Combine first four ingredients in plastic bag. Add chicken strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
3
Place almonds and parsley on waxed paper. Dip chicken strips into mixture to coat. Place chicken strips on a sprayed jelly roll pan and bake at 375 deg. for 16-20 minutes.
4
Plum sauce:
5
Cut in half, remove seed and chop. Puree plums in a blender
6
Place puree into a sauce pan and add soy, cornstarch, sugar, ginger and garlic. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until thick about 10-15 minutes.
7
Or you may place in a 1 quart glass container, combine all ingredients and microwave on high uncovered for 8 minutes. Stirring every 3 minutes or until thick and clear.
8
Serve chicken strips with lettuce, sugar snap peas and sauce.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Almond Chicken With Savory Plum Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almond Chicken With Savory Plum Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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