Almond Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Almond Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 278 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Almond Chicken Stir-Fry in Light & Tasty August/September 2003

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ojc0806

Sep 20, 2014

Great meal!
jess464

Mar 5, 2013

It is very quick & simple to make with just a touch of asian food flavor!
Summerfest

Jan 22, 2013

I really liked this recipe. The almonds gave it a wonderful crunch. I used my own combination of fresh vegetables and stir-fried a little before covering them to cook. Really good!!
paardvrouw

Sep 6, 2012

Even my picky eater described it as tasty and got seconds, even if she did leave off vegetables.
maldebr

Oct 1, 2011

This is easy to make, and the whole family loves it! I make this all the time!
patriroqt

Apr 30, 2011

This was very good. i'm not a fan of soy sauce but everyone else liked the sauce. it made a very nice easy dinner :) my first time making chicken and it turned out really good so i was happy!