Best 5 Chinese Almond Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Craving a delectable and flavorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than Chinese Almond Chicken Stir-Fry, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the sweet and savory flavors of almonds, tender chicken, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. This stir-fry symphony offers a delightful crunch from the almonds, a burst of umami from the chicken, and a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our comprehensive guide not only features a classic Chinese Almond Chicken Stir-Fry recipe but also includes variations such as a gluten-free version, a vegetarian alternative, and a spicy rendition for those who love a kick. Dive into the world of culinary artistry and embark on a flavorsome journey with our collection of Chinese Almond Chicken Stir-Fry recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This is a fantastic stir-fry dish that tastes like it came straight from a good Chinese restaurant! It never fails to get rave reviews from my family and friends! Serve it hot over white or brown rice.

Provided by Laura

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup snow peas
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce; set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and marinade. Cook and stir until the chicken has browned and is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of water; season with pepper and sugar. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, and broccoli. Cover; boil until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Stir into the boiling mixture; cook until thick and no longer cloudy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN



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Make and share this Chinese Almond Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon gingerroot (minced or grated)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 ounces almonds (slivered or halved)
4 ounces snow peas (sliced)
5 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced) or 5 ounces bamboo shoots (drained and sliced)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Marinade chicken pieces in garlic,ginger,soy and cornstarch for 15 to 20 minute.
  • Mix sauce ingredients together in small bowl, set aside.
  • Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil and stir fry almonds until lightly browned; set aside.
  • Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil; add water chestnuts and snow peas and stir fry for 30 seconds, remove and set aside.
  • Heat wok with 2 tbsp oil and stir fry chicken pieces until they turn white and firm ( about 2 minutes).
  • Add cooked vegetables and almonds to cooked chicken in wok; mix and add sauce mixture.
  • Stir together until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 936.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 17.4

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN



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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

3 tablespoons soy sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sherry
3 pounds chicken, skin removed, meat removed from bones and cut into bite sized pieces
1 ½ cups peanut oil for frying
1 cup blanched almonds
⅓ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup diagonally sliced bamboo shoots
½ cup diagonally sliced celery
¼ cup thinly sliced onion
10 whole water chestnuts, thinly sliced
¼ cup peanut oil
⅓ cup chicken stock

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 VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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While broccoli florets and chunks of red pepper give these stir-fry vegetables plenty of color, it's the fresh gingerroot, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil that round out the flavor. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in water, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick wok or skillet, stir-fry broccoli in hot oil 3 minutes. Add pepper, onion, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into vegetables with nuts. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced almonds and frozen broccoli florets.
  • If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute dry sherry.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding the sauce.
  • If you like your stir-fry more saucy, add a little more chicken broth.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Chinese Almond Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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