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Almond Chicken

Almond Chicken

YIELD Makes 4 to 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2	cups water
4	tablespoons dry sherry, divided
4‑1/2	teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
4	teaspoons soy sauce
1	teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1	egg white
1/2	teaspoon salt
4	whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2	cup blanched whole almonds (about 3 ounces)
1	large carrot, diced
1	teaspoon minced fresh ginger
6	green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3	stalks celery, diagonally cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8	fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2	cup sliced bamboo shoots (1/2 of 8-ounce can), drained

PREPARATION:

Combine water, 2 tablespoons sherry, 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, soy sauce and bouillon granules in small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Add chicken pieces; stir to coat well.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat to 375°F. Add half of chicken; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until light brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from wok. Add almonds; stir-fry until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer almonds to small bowl; set aside. Add carrot and ginger to wok; stir-fry 1 minute. Add onions, celery, mushrooms and bamboo shoots; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, almonds and sauce; cook and stir until heated through.

This recipe appears in: Chinese

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