This Easy Almond Chicken Stir Fry has a classicly delicious taste that keeps me coming back for more... delicious, it comes together in 30 minutes, so it's perfect for the weeknight dinner shuffle.
1 1/2poundchicken breast cut into strips or 1-inch cubesboneless, skinless
1tablespoonscornstarch
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
Stir-fry vegetables
1tablespoonsvegetable oil
3clovesgarlic finely chopped
1wholeyellow bell pepper, cored and seededchopped into 2 inch strips
6-7stalkscelery, largechopped into 1/2 inch pieces at an angle
4green onionsthinly sliced
Cornstarch slurry for stir-fry
1/2cupchicken broth
1tablespoonsoy saucelow sodium
1tablespoonrice vinegarseasoned
1/2teaspoongingerpowder
1/4teaspoonwhite pepperground
2teaspooncornstarch
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/3cupblanched almonds or slivered almonds
Steamed white or brown rice for serving
4cupsricesteamed for serving
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Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Slice chicken into 2-inch strips. Place in a bowl and toss with cornstarch + kosher salt. Set aside.
Prepare vegetables
Thinly slice green onions and place in a bowl. Chop celery stalks at an angle and place in a bowl. Slice bell pepper into two-inch strips (removing core and seeds) and place in the same bowl with the celery. Finely chop the garlic cloves and place in a small bowl.
Prepare the cornstarch slurry for the sauce
In a small bowl, add chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, white pepper, cornstarch and kosher salt. Use a small whisk or fork to mix well. Set aside.
Pre-heat a wok or extra-large nonstick pan, over medium to high heat. Heat 1-2 tbsp of oil until glistening. Carefully add chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is shiny and there is a little browning.
Add vegetables and garlic. Add 1/2 tbsp or more oil and start stir-frying together. Stir fry for about 4 minutes until celery is bright green and is crisp tender.
Add cornstarch slurry and continue to stir until slightly thickened. About 1 more minute.
Sprinkle sliced almonds and stir evenly.
Serve over steamed rice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition includes 1 cup of steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 714kcal
Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.