Almond Chicken

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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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:
1.
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.

2.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Add chicken pieces; stir to coat well.

3.
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.

4.
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.





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