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Almond Chicken

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Almond Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that typically consists of diced chicken stir-fried with vegetables such as bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts in a savory sauce. It is often topped with toasted almond slices for added crunch and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 276
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup water chestnuts sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Cooked rice for serving
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Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and water chestnuts to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the toasted almonds and green onions. Cook for another minute.
  5. Serve the Almond Chicken over cooked rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1197mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1136IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg

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