**Almond Chicken: A Culinary Symphony of East and West**
Almond chicken, a dish that harmoniously blends the culinary traditions of East and West, tantalizes taste buds with its alluring aroma, crispy texture, and symphony of flavors. This delectable dish features tender chicken enveloped in a golden-brown batter, generously coated with a delectable sauce made from almonds, soy sauce, and honey. The result is a delightful interplay of sweet, savory, and nutty notes, complemented by the crunchy texture of the almonds. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this mouthwatering dish, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. Whether you prefer a classic almond chicken experience or a healthier rendition with baked chicken, this article has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to preparing this exquisite dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN
Hope this helps! Tender chicken, vegetables, and fried almonds, bathed in a soy based sauce, tastes just like a Chinese restaurant favorite.
Provided by MELANIEB211
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and sherry in a large bowl. Stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate.
- Heat 1 1/2 cups of the peanut oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry almonds in the oil until golden, about 1 minute. Drain fried almonds on a paper towel.
- Drain all but 3 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, celery, onion, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir vegetables for 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the marinated chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked vegetables, chicken stock, and reserved soy sauce mixture; simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in fried almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts with a crunchy breadcrumb-and-almond-sliver coating are a light and satisfying springtime entree. Serve them with Orzo with Peas and Mint and Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Crisps.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons water, and beat lightly. Dip chicken in egg, wiping away excess with your fingers, and dip in bread-crumb mixture. Dredge until lightly coated. Dip in egg again, and coat thoroughly with almonds.
- Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until nicely browned, about 3 minutes, and turn over. Cook 1 minute more; then transfer pan to oven, and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
WARR-SHU-GAI ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN
Warr Shu Gai or Almond Boneless Chicken, like chop suey, is a Chinese-inspired American dish. So far as I have been able to determine, it originated in Detroit. It was a favorite dish of my childhood there. Every Cantonese restaurant in the area serves it, but I've never been able to find it outside of Michigan. Descriptions of it to Chinese restaurant personnel elsewhere have been met with blank stares.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Chicken Breast
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth, mushrooms (if desired), butter, soy sauce and bouillon granules.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Let boil 1 minute. Keep warm.
- Prepare batter: Beat together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth.
- Coat each piece of chicken with batter.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok to the depth of 1/2 inch; heat to 375 degrees.
- Cook coated chicken pieces in oil, turning once, until golden -- 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain on pa per towels.
- Cut chicken diagonally into strips.
- Reassemble strips in chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
- Makes four to six servings.
- It's been some time since I last made this, but I recall that the batter seemed not quite the same, but the rest is authentic. This can also be made with duck, in which case it becomes Warr Shu Opp.
ALMOND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This mouthwatering casserole makes an excellent potluck dish. It's creamy and just bursting with flavor. A golden topping made of cornflakes and almonds offers crunch appeal! -Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. , Toss cornflakes with butter; sprinkle over cheese. Top with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
GLUTEN-FREE SHAKE AND BAKE ALMOND CHICKEN
This is my go-to recipe when I'm in a hurry. It's so easy, and yet so good. Because of the coating, the chicken is always extra juicy. Kids can't tell they're nuts (looks like breading) and love it. It's healthy (and grain-free for those with allergies). Everyone asks me for the recipe...that's my cue to add it to Allrecipes!
Provided by IrisMac
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine almond meal, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper together in a resealable bag. Put each chicken thigh into bag, 1 at a time; close bag and shake until evenly coated. Place chicken in a glass baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 505.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Yummy chicken breast, veggies, and almonds in a light savory sauce. YUM! Classic Canadian-Chinese dish. Reminds me of take-out from our favorite chinese restaurant. Quick and easy recipe, enjoy!
Provided by Angele Huard
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry almonds in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove almonds from skillet with a slotted spoon. Stir fry chicken in remaining peanut oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, ginger, salt, and black pepper until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, and bok choy; continue to cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Pour chicken broth into skillet, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 more minutes.
- Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into chicken mixture and cook until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY ALMOND CHICKEN
Baked chicken with a creamy soup sauce, topped with crazy, nutty toasted almonds! Serve with rice if desired.
Provided by JMOOSE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with garlic powder to taste and bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour.
- In a small bowl mix together the soup and milk. Pour mixture over chicken and bake for another 1/2 hour. Meanwhile, toast almonds and add to chicken during the last few minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery. , In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BAKED ALMOND CHICKEN
This is a tasty dish that my family just loves. The almonds give the chicken a wonderful flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. In a shallow dish, combine 7 tablespoons butter, salt, paprika and celery salt. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Pour cream around chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. , Stir sour cream into sauce; pour over the chicken. Combine bread crumbs with the remaining butter; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020 calories, Fat 72g fat (34g saturated fat), Cholesterol 278mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 54g protein.
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN
From Williams Sonoma's Cooking Basics. It uses boneless skinless chicken breasts and is quite delicious. It's a great dish for company. I used a little more almonds and parmesan cheese for the coating - it depends on the size of your chicken breasts. I also prefer more shallot and a little more wine.
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Combine the parmesan cheese and almonds in a flat dish.
- In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, then into the parmesan & almonds.
- Place chicken into hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Turn and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer to a warm plate.
- Pour off excess oil from pan.
- Add shallots and parsley to pan and sauté over medium heat. Add wine, then gradually whisk in the remaining butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken breasts. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each breast.
BAKED ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS
Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine 1/3 cup butter and seasonings in another bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter mixture. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Pour cream around chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over chicken. Top with almonds. Bake, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY-ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
I love chicken salad and love Greek seasoning, so I knew this would be a winner in my book! I sometimes substitute toasted pecans for the slivered almonds. From Southern Living.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 15 minutes).
- Stir together almonds, chicken, dried cranberries, and remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 20.6
ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer months. It's my favorite of my mother's chicken salad recipes. You can also serve it as a delicious but quick luncheon or potluck dish. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, onions and eggs. In another bowl, combine the next 9 ingredients; stir until smooth. , Pour over the chicken mixture and toss gently. Stir in almonds and serve immediately, or refrigerate and add the almonds just before serving. Garnish with kiwi if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CREAMY ALMOND CHICKEN BAKE
A delicious chicken dish that is cheesy and nutty and GOOOOOD!!
Provided by Linda Rutkowski
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spread bread crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl. Press chicken breast halves into bread crumbs to coat. Gently pat chicken to let any loose crumbs fall away. Place coated breasts onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil to brown completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Spread rice into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange browned chicken breasts atop the rice.
- Mix ranch dressing, celery soup, mozzarella cheese, and almonds together in a bowl; pour over the chicken and rice, assuring the chicken is covered completely. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the ranch dressing mixture and top with crushed potato chips.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 160.5 mg, Fat 105.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 52.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.1 g, Sodium 2437.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS
"This chicken dish is so delicious, I constantly get asked for the recipe-even my picky eaters clamor for it! It takes only minutes to prepare, so on busy weeknights I can put a healthy supper on the table." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the preserves, broth and mustard. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND SAUCE CHICKEN BREASTS
This tasty dish is very rich in flavour.
Provided by Rebecca Swift
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts to flatten; Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash. Place almond crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in almonds.
- Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Brown coated chicken quickly, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In same skillet, brown the mushrooms and onions with the garlic. Mix together and spread mixture over the chicken.
- In same skillet, combine the cream and almond paste and mix together; heat through, then stir in nutmeg. Pour sauce over chicken, mushrooms and onions.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1095.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fat 88.8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
This is a great summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.
Provided by LINDA W.
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
ALMOND VEGETABLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California shared the recipe for this yummy mainstay. Pineapple juice, ginger and soy sauce lend a slightly tangy flavor to the chicken strips and veggies in this pretty blend. A package of frozen vegetables speeds along the prep time, making this a quick meal for busy weeknights.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and almonds in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add vegetables. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar and ginger. Stir in pineapple juice and soy sauce until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD
A basic chicken salad recipe with some added goodness. Try changing it up by adding either 1 teaspoon curry or cumin.
Provided by Terri
Categories Salad
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Stir feta cheese and almonds through salad to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the dish easier to prepare and eat.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. This will help it tenderize and add flavor.
- Use a wok or large skillet to cook the chicken. This will allow you to stir-fry the chicken quickly and evenly.
- Add the almonds to the wok or skillet towards the end of cooking. This will prevent them from burning.
- Serve the almond chicken over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Almond chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your almond chicken turns out perfectly every time.
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