Best 4 Chinese Almond Chicken Recipes
Chinese almond chicken is a popular dish that combines the flavors of Chinese cuisine with a hint of sweetness. This dish is often served as an appetizer or main course and is sure to please the whole family. The key to making a great Chinese almond chicken is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the chicken properly. The chicken should be cooked until it is tender and juicy, but not overcooked. The almonds should be toasted until they are golden brown and fragrant. The sauce should be thick and flavorful, with a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-39535
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and sherry. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes. Prepare sauce by whisking together the cornstarch and water in small sauce pan over low heat until smooth. Gradually add the chicken broth and continue to whisk until completely mixed. Add mushrooms, butter, soy sauce, and bouillon granules bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then set aside and just keep warm. Prepare the batter by beating together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat the seasoned chicken in the batter and fry at 375 for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Set aside on paper towels to absorb excess oil... or just lightly coat a baking sheet with the oil and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes. Cut chicken into small strips and lay on a bed of lettuce if using. Sprinkle with almonds and green onions, then spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
CHINESE-STYLE ORANGE-ALMOND CHICKEN
I have posted this delicious-sounding way to cook chicken - which you can have on the table in forty minutes - in response to a Forum Request for a recipe for Chinese-style Orange Chicken. I have adapted it from Lisa Pettit's recipe in Prevention Healthy Cooking's 'Eat Up, Slim Down: Tried-and-true recipes and tips from real weight-loss winners' by Jane Kirby and David Joachim. Commenting on this recipe, Lisa says "When I'm craving Chinese-style sweet-and-sour chicken but don't want the calories or fat, I turn to this recipe". If you want to increase the orange flavour, substitute some of the soy sauce for orange juice: perhaps half soy sauce and half orange juice. This is a combination that I know works well in my Veal With Orange Sauce recipe #117835.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the almonds in a large non-stick pan and, shaking the pan often, toast over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside.
- Warm the oil in the same pan over a medium-high heat, add the chicken and, turning occasionally, cook for 5 minutes or until it is cooked through. Set aside, and keep warm by covering loosely with foil.
- Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until they have softened.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until they have softened.
- Stir in the marmalade, soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper, and return the chicken to the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the juices run clear.
- Serve over a bed of steamed rice, topped with the almonds and orange slices.
Tips:
- To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture before frying. - To get a nice golden brown color on the chicken, fry it in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan. - If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground. - To make the sauce, use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to create a balance of flavors. - To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry, which is a mixture of cornstarch and water. - To garnish the dish, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top before serving.Conclusion:
Chinese almond chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is sweet and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with rice or noodles, and enjoy!
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