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Almond Chicken Recipe

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

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese , American

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

Instructions

Sauce:
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  1. Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
For the stir fry:
  1. Place a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add two tablespoons of oil.
  2. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring until just softened.
  3. 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.
  4. After that, remove the veggies and set aside on a plate. Wipe the pan clean, using a paper towel.
  5. 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.
  6. Brown if for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Next, add the garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. After that, add back the veggies.
  9. Give the sauce a quick stir and pour it over the chicken and veggies. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook
  10. for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce just thickened.
  11. Finally, stir in the almonds and the green onions.
  12. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.