Chinese Chicken With Almonds Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken With Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained; 1 large stalk celery, sliced (about 3/4 c.); 3/4 c. sliced mushrooms (about 2 oz.); 3/4 c. chicken broth; 2 tsp. soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 large stalk celery, sliced (about 3/4 c.)
3/4 c. sliced mushrooms (about 2 oz.)
3/4 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

1
Heat oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add chicken; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
3
Reduce heat to medium.
4
Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, celery and mushrooms; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
5
Stir in broth and soy sauce.
6
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
7
Cover and simmer 6 minutes.
8
Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture.
9
Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened.
10
Sprinkle with almonds.
11
Yields 6 servings.

475

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Carbs

Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained, 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken With Almonds 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 Chicken With Almonds

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