SPICY ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/4 to 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha, optional
Juice of 1 lime
Black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or stir-fry oil
2 medium leeks or 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 to 4 ribs celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on an angle
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 to 2 red long, jalapeno or Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sugar snap peas or defrosted whole snap peas, thinly sliced on an angle
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
About 1 1/2 pounds cooked Poached Chicken, recipe follows, pulled or thinly sliced
Salt to taste
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked to package directions
About 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

Steps:

  • In a small pot, loosen the almond butter over low heat, then add the stock, hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Sriracha and lime juice, season with black pepper, bring to a bubble and simmer to let sauce thicken and flavors combine.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add the leeks or onions, celery, carrots, chiles and snap peas and stir-fry to tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and toss to combine. Add the sauce and chicken and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat quickly over medium-high heat when you are ready to serve.
  • To serve, cook the rice to package directions. Toast the almonds in a small pan until golden and fragrant.
  • Serve the chicken with the rice; sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

Rinku Rd
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Macy Mccoy
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it.


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This dish is easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use different vegetables to make it my own.


Sajib Hossen
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely make this again and again.


Kacper Zdziebko
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the sauce didn't come out as thick as I expected. What could I have done wrong?


Abdela Kasim Ahmed
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. I will definitely make it again.


Jonathan Perez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken came out tough. I'm going to try this recipe again soon and see if I can get it right.


Uhozabe Gloria
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


C Claspill
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


T.R Rasel Mahmud
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sello Elliot Maduwa
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Omar Nabata
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it.


Kim Zimmer
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Eskedar Lemma
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't come out crispy. What did I do wrong?


Arisha Ahmed
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


MAYTE MM
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Susan Rhoades
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I made this dish last night and it was a big success. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it!


abdul Samagh
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Wow! This recipe is amazing. The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely make this again and again.


Lunar Wizard24
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.