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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