Chicken Almond Ding
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chicken Almond Ding
Description
Chicken Almond Ding combines tender chicken breast pieces seared until browned with fresh vegetables including broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers, mushrooms, and sliced water chestnuts for additional crunch. Minced garlic is briefly cooked to enhance the flavor before the vegetables are added. A sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and hoisin sauce is whisked with cornstarch to thicken, then poured in to coat the ingredients evenly. Stirring until the sauce bubbles allows it to thicken and glaze the chicken and vegetables.
The toasted whole almonds incorporated at the end add an extra crunch and nutty flavor that contrasts well with the tender chicken and crisp vegetables. This stir-fry can be served over rice to complete the meal, providing protein and vegetables in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups broccoli snow peas, bell peppers and sliced mushrooms, assorted mixed vegetables, small florets
- 1 ounce water chestnuts drained, canned, sliced
- 1/2 cup almond toasted, whole natural, Blue Diamond brand
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and hoisin sauce; set aside.
- In a large pan heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables to the pan along with 2 teaspoons of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp tender, approximately 4-5 minutes depending on the size of your vegetables. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken broth mixture to the pan and turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, or until sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the almonds and serve immediately, over rice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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