A delightful Chinese dish featuring tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crunchy almonds and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 100 g almonds
- 1 bell pepper
- 200 g broccoli florets
- 1 carrot
- 500 g chicken breast
- 200 ml chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 green onions
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the carrot, bell pepper, and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5
Return the chicken to the pan. Add the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the toasted almonds and sesame oil.
Step 7
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over steamed rice.