Best 5 Almond Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Almond chicken stir fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and a flavorful sauce. The dish is typically served with rice, but it can also be served with noodles or vegetables. Almond chicken stir fry is a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal on the table in a short amount of time. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this article will provide you with the best almond chicken stir fry recipe to suit your needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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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

3 tablespoons peanut oil
½ cup whole almonds
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped bok choy
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

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

ALMOND VEGETABLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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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

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice, optional

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

MY CHICKEN ALMOND STIR FRY



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This is an easy chinese meal instead of take out you can make your own - I find I can save a lot of time by pre chopping my veggies and placing them in ziplock bags - this means you can have this meal ready in the time it takes to make the rice

Provided by Ravenseyes

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch, tapioca starch
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 lb chicken (Skinned, raw)
1/2 lb bok choy (or Nappa)
4 water chestnuts
1/4 lb snow peas
1/2 cup bamboo shoot, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup almonds (blanched)
1 tablespoon gingerroot (fresh sliced)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
1/4 cup onion, chopped (Any other veggies desired)
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Rice: I cook mine in the microwave for 18 minutes, in a covered 2 qt microwave safe dish.
  • Sauce: In a small bowl, mix half the stock with soy sauce, sugar and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine remaining stock and cornstarch. Set aside. (I use 1 cube chicken bouillon with 1/2 cup water).
  • Stir Fry: Dice chicken (or pork or beef), mushrooms, cabbage, and water chestnuts into 1/4 inch cubes. Keep chicken separate. String and trim peas. Combine diced vegetables, snow peas, bamboo shoots and celery. I often vary my ingredients. I use as alternatives or additions, kale, sun chokes, jicama, or any other ingredient you like.
  • Heat wok over high heat til drop of water sizzles into steam. Add oil, ( only use about 1 tbsp) heat and add almonds; stir fry for about 2 min or till just golden. With slotted spoon, remove almonds, set aside.
  • Reheat oil and add ginger and garlic and stir fry 30 seconds. Remove ginger and garlic and discard. Add chicken. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add all vegetables and toss to coat with oil. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce mix. Cover and steam for 2 minutes or till vegetables are tender but crisp and chicken cooked through. Stir cornstarch mix and pour into wok. Stir fry uncovered for 30 seconds or till ingredients are glazed. Transfer to heated platter and serve topped with almonds. Serve over rice.

ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"Almonds and water chestnuts add crunch to this speedy supper," writes Denis Uhlenhake. "It's great with frozen stir-fry vegetables, too," she says of the family favorite she serves at her Ossian, Iowa home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional
1/3 to 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the vegetables, broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ALMOND CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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I have been making this recipe for years, and use it to teach high school students knife skills and cooking sequencing. It is easy to prepare even for a novice cook, easy to use substitutions, well-liked and healthy.

Provided by PhoenixReborn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces bamboo shoots
2 stalks celery
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 ounces mushrooms
1/8 red pepper
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon gingerroot
1 garlic clove
6 ounces chicken broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Measure and prepare all ingredients prior to beginning to cook.
  • Slice chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, set aside.
  • Drain bamboo shoots.
  • Cut celery on the bias.
  • Slice mushrooms.
  • Cut onion into 8ths- separate pieces.
  • Mince fresh ginger root and garlic together, set aside.
  • At about 350F, toast almonds for about 2 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Stir together the broth & soy sauce.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the water and corn starch.
  • At medium high heat, heat oil and salt in wok until hot.
  • Add salt, stir to dissolve.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger, cook about 10 seconds.
  • If you scorch these, turn off heat, dump and re-do this step.
  • Add chicken.
  • Cook and stir until almost done, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onions, red pepper and celery, stir for about 1 minute, then add mushrooms.
  • Cook and stir another minute.
  • Add bamboo shoots.
  • Stir in broth mixture, cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer about 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are done.
  • Stir in water-cornstarch mixture, heat until thickened.
  • Top with toasted almonds, serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to cook all of the ingredients evenly and prevent overcrowding.
  • Heat your skillet or wok over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the chicken and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or wok: If you do, the ingredients will steam instead of stir-frying and you'll end up with soggy food.
  • Stir-fry the chicken in batches: This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the vegetables and sauce to the skillet or wok and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened: This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Almond chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. This stir-fry is also a good source of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. Served over rice or noodles, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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