Almond Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Almond Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 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

"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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 331 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Almond Chicken Stir-Fry in Quick Cooking September/October 2001

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Grammy5

Feb 9, 2012

I agree with the previous reviewer. The stir-fry sauce was very bland. I will make it again using a different sauce.
aljones31

Apr 16, 2010

This dish was very bland. The consistency of the sauce and all the veggies were great. Just needs more flavor.