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Almond Chicken

Almond Chicken - tender and juicy chicken stir-fry with almonds, peas and carrots in Chinese brown sauce. So good and much better than takeout.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (350g) skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 1- inch (2.5cm) ginger peeled and sliced into pieces
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or snow peas
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots sliced into pieces
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Brown Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, then transfer it to a bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix with a spoon until each piece is well coated. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the brown sauce together. Set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or skillet over high heat with the oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, followed by the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken until the surface turns white. Add the sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and almonds, then stir to combine well.
  4. Add the brown sauce to the wok or skillet and stir to combine well with the chicken. Once the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, dish out and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If the sauce is too thick, add a bit water to loosen it up during the stir fry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 975mg (41%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 975mg 41%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.