ALMOND CHICKEN, a typical dish of Chinese cuisine, a delicious main course that’s easy and quick to prepare, perfect for dinner, great if you want to cook chicken differently.
I was craving a tasty dish, something reminiscent of Asian cuisine, and almond chicken was love at first bite! Soft, fragrant, with that creamy sauce and crunchy almonds that provide the perfect touch.
It’s one of those easy and quick main courses that solves dinner in minutes and impresses everyone. You only need a few ingredients: chicken, almonds, soy sauce, and a bit of ginger for flavor. Everything is ready in a skillet in less than 15 minutes, no frying, no stress, and with a smell that makes you hungry just by smelling it.
A perfect idea even if you have guests, because almond chicken always pleases everyone. You can serve it with basmati rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete and balanced one-dish meal.
And if you love oriental flavors, you can enrich the recipe with a drizzle of sesame oil, fresh scallion, or a pinch of chili for character. The result? A tasty, light, and super fragrant dish, to enjoy freshly made, perhaps with chopsticks like in Chinese restaurants.
Follow me in the kitchen today, there’s almond chicken.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken
- 1 fresh scallion (or white onion)
- 2.8 oz almonds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white wine (or rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- salt
- pepper
Steps
Cut the chicken breast into cubes or strips, place it in a bowl with a tablespoon of soy sauce, the wine, and cornstarch, mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
In a non-stick pan without oil, toast the almonds until golden, set aside.
Heat some vegetable oil in a wok or large pan, add the chopped scallion or onion and briefly sauté.
Add the marinated chicken and cook over medium-high heat until golden (5-7 minutes).
Combine the toasted almonds and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (you can add a bit of water if you want more sauce).
Mix well and let it season for 2-3 minutes, add sesame oil at the end for fragrance and serve.
Bon appétit
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ALMOND CHICKEN, traditional Chinese recipe
Serve almond chicken hot, accompanied by basmati or jasmine steamed rice.
Variations
Add crunchy vegetables (peppers, carrots, zucchini) for a richer version.
Use almonds with the skin for a more intense flavor.
You can replace part of the soy sauce with oyster sauce for a more umami taste.
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FAQ ALMOND CHICKEN, traditional Chinese recipe
Can I prepare it in advance?
Better not: almond chicken should be enjoyed freshly made to maintain the creamy sauce and crunchy almonds.
What should it be served with?
With white rice, basmati, or stir-fried noodles: also great on its own as a light main course.
Can I use pre-cut chicken breast?
Yes, but still cut it into small pieces: it cooks more evenly and remains softer.
Can I bake it?
Certainly! The result will be different but still an excellent dish.
Is almond chicken made only with chicken breast?
Technically yes, but I used thigh pieces I had to use up.
