Chinatown Almond Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 384.0
  • Total Fat: 22.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 526.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 32.3 g

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Introduction

This recipe came from my sister who was always a good source for fast, reliable tasty meals in minutes. The only problem with this meal is that it's pretty high in Sodium because of the Soy Sauce. If that's a concern for you, use a substitute. This recipe came from my sister who was always a good source for fast, reliable tasty meals in minutes. The only problem with this meal is that it's pretty high in Sodium because of the Soy Sauce. If that's a concern for you, use a substitute.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1-1/2 Lb of chicken breast cut into 1/2" cubes, this is best done while the breast is partially frozen.
    1 tsp Ginger
    1 tsp Sugar
    1 Tbsp corn Starch
    3 Tbsp Water
    3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Use Soy Sauce Substitute for low-sodium)
    1/3 cup of dry sherry
    1/4 cup of oil
    1 cup whole Almonds
    2-6oz packages frozen Snow Peas or 3/4 lb Fresh

Directions

Cut 1-1/2 Lb of chicken breast into 1/2" cubes, this is best done while the breast is partially frozen. In a 1 cup measuring cup add: 1 tsp Ginger, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 Tbsp corn Starch. Blend in (I use a small whisk or fork) 3 Tbsp Water, 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Substitute 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar and 1 Tbsp Molasses for low-sodium) and 1/3 cup of dry sherry. Set aside

Add 1/4 cup of oil to a skillet or wok. Add 1 cup Almonds and cook for 3 minutes to "toast". Add chicken and cook until "white" (about 5-7 minutes is all it takes). Pour in sherry mixture; cook until sauce thickens. Add Pea Pods. Stir until Fresh pods are just bright green or frozen are glazed. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LLHETH61.