Almond Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Almond Chicken Recipe
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Almond Chicken is easy to make with lots of veggies, crunchy almonds, garlic, ginger, and of course crispy and juicy chicken. The sauce is easy too, with brown sugar, sesame oil, mirin, hoisin
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Ingredients
Stir Fry:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup zucchini quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds sliced or slivered
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
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Instructions
Sauce:
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
For the stir fry:
- Place a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add two tablespoons of oil.
- Once hot, add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring until just softened.
- Next, add the zucchini, mushrooms, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
- After that, remove the veggies and set aside on a plate. Wipe the pan clean, using a paper towel.
- Next, add the remaining one tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Do NOT overcrowd the pan, work in batches if needed.
- Brown if for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Next, add the garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- After that, add back the veggies.
- Give the sauce a quick stir and pour it over the chicken and veggies. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook
- for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce just thickened.
- Finally, stir in the almonds and the green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
216mg
(72%)
Sodium
1236mg
(52%)
Potassium
1007mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
353IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1236mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1007mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 353IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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