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How To Make Quick Easy Chicken Recipes: Stir Fry

January 28, 2010 by FaveHealthyRecipes

A chicken stir fry is the ultimate cooking combination for home chefs who find themselves short on time. Chicken is a quick and versatile ingredient that is the perfect protein source. Combine that with stir fry, where high heat and large cooking surfaces means you can easily cook a meal in very little time. For an easy chicken stir fry, give this Stir-Fry Almond Chicken recipe a try. Almonds and bamboo shoots add a unique crunch to this easy chicken recipe.

This is the second part of an ongoing series. To read part one, click here.

Stir-Fry Almond Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinned, boned chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup veg. oil
  • 5 slices fresh ginger root
  • 3 green onions, chopped in 1 inch lengths
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced whole bamboo shoots
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup Crisp almonds (see below)

Instructions

1. Dice chicken into 1 inch cubes. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl; add chicken & mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat 30 seconds. Add chicken to oil. Stir-fry 30 seconds until very lightly browned.

3. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; drain well and set aside.

4. Remove oil from wok except 2 tablespoons. Reheat oil over medium heat 30 seconds.

5. Add ginger, pepper, and bamboo shoots to oil. Stir-fry 1 or 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

6. Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl; mix well and add to wok. Bring to a boil.

7. Add chicken to boiling sauce. Stir-fry until chicken is coated with sauce.

8. Add almonds; mix well and serve hot.

Crisp Almonds:

  • 4 cups oil for deep-frying
  • 1 cup almond halves

1. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat to 350 degrees F.

2. Add nuts and stir 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

3. Remove from hot oil and drain well on paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

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