Chinese Almond Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Almond Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1 chicken breast (cut into small cubes); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon gingerroot (minced or grated); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Vegetables; 4 ounces almonds (slivered or halved); 4 ounces snow peas (sliced); 5 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced) or 5 ounces bamboo shoots (drained and sliced); Sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup white wine; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

Marinade
1 chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon gingerroot (minced or grated)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetables
4 ounces almonds (slivered or halved)
4 ounces snow peas (sliced)
5 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced) or 5 ounces bamboo shoots (drained and sliced)
Sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Marinade chicken pieces in garlic,ginger,soy and cornstarch for 15 to 20 minute.
2
Mix sauce ingredients together in small bowl, set aside.
3
Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil and stir fry almonds until lightly browned; set aside.
4
Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil; add water chestnuts and snow peas and stir fry for 30 seconds, remove and set aside.
5
Heat wok with 2 tbsp oil and stir fry chicken pieces until they turn white and firm ( about 2 minutes).
6
Add cooked vegetables and almonds to cooked chicken in wok; mix and add sauce mixture.
7
Stir together until sauce thickens slightly.
8
Serve with rice or noodles.

354

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1 chicken breast (cut into small cubes), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 teaspoon gingerroot (minced or grated), and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

Chinese Almond Chicken

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