Velvet Chicken With Fried Almonds and Broccolini Recipe

Name: Velvet Chicken With Fried Almonds and Broccolini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 -600 g skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 1 liter water; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, extra; 100 g sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons ginger, flinely sliced; 2 bunches Broccolini, blanched; 1 egg white; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon cornflour

Servings: persons

500 -600 g skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 liter water
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, extra
100 g sliced almonds
2 teaspoons ginger, flinely sliced
2 bunches Broccolini, blanched
1 egg white
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornflour

1
To coat the chicken lightly whisk the egg white in a large bowl but do not let it go frothy.
2
Whisk in the other coating ingredients.
3
Add the chicken strips and mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
Bring the water and 1 tbsp of oil to the boil in a wok.
5
Add the chicken and keep stirring to separate the strips until the chicken pieces turn white, which should take less than a minute.
6
Remove chicken and put into a colander and shake off liquid.
7
Heat half the extra oil in the pan and fry the flaked almonds until golden.
8
Scoop onto paper towels.
9
Wipe out the wok.
10
Heat remaining oil, sear the ginger and then quickly toss the chicken pieces for about a minute.
11
Add the blanched broccolini for a few seconds and then serve with almonds scattered over.

20951

kcal

Calories

526

Fat

Carbs

3886

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 -600 g skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips, 1 liter water, 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, extra, and more.

Yes, Velvet Chicken With Fried Almonds and Broccolini 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.

Velvet Chicken With Fried Almonds and Broccolini

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