Best 7 Quick Almond Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that's also healthy, then almond chicken stir fry is the perfect dish for you. This classic Chinese takeout dish can be easily made at home in just 30 minutes, and it's packed with flavor and protein. The key to a successful almond chicken stir fry is to use a good-quality soy sauce and rice wine. You'll also want to make sure that your chicken is cooked through but not overcooked, and that your almonds are roasted until they're golden brown. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious almond chicken stir fry that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

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

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.

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.

EASY ALMOND CHICKEN



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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

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
8 ounces toasted almonds

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 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.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND ALMONDS



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Give dinner an Asian flair with a quick stir-fry of chicken, celery, onions, red pepper and almonds in a delicate ginger-flavored sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
3 Tbsp. peanut oil
2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup sliced almonds
6 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add remaining oil to same skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is done. Stir in broth mixture; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetables and nuts; mix well. Serve over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN & ALMOND SKILLET



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This Stir-Fried Chicken & Almond Skillet is a surefire family-pleaser that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice and declare victory.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
3 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 stalks celery, cut diagonally into slices
1 onion, cut into thin slices
1 red pepper, cut into strips
3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup slivered almonds
6 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Gradually stir in broth.
  • Cook and stir celery, onions and peppers in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done. Stir in broth mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetables and nuts; mix well. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your stir-fry comes together quickly and easily.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry your chicken and vegetables without overcrowding the pan.
  • Heat your pan over high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and vegetables and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pan at once, they will not cook evenly. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Stir-fry constantly: This will help to ensure that the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Add the sauce towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning and will also allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Almond chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.

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