Chinese Chicken With Almonds
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
- 1 large stalk celery, sliced (about 3/4 c.)
- 3/4 c. sliced mushrooms (about 2 oz.)
- 3/4 c. chicken broth
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. cold water
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
- Heat oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add chicken; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, celery and mushrooms; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Stir in broth and soy sauce.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 6 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture.
- Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
- Yields 6 servings.
vegetable oil, chicken, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, stalk celery, mushrooms, chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, cold water, almonds
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=397803 (may not work)