Best Quick Almond Chicken Recipes

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QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Almond Chicken Stir-Fry image

"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

QUICK APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN



Quick Apricot Almond Chicken image

Our home economists streamlined Sherry Keller's favorite dish to make it even speedier to assemble. The succulent chicken entree has a sweet apricot sauce and a lovely look. "For variety, try it with other preserves," Sherry notes from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper and 1/2 cup oil. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the preserves, butter and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Almond Chicken Stir-Fry image

"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



Quick Almond Chicken Salad image

I rely on this refreshing chicken salad often for lunch or a light supper. It can be made ahead of time and popped in the refrigerator, which is perfect for my busy schedule.-Brenda Nickerson, Clymer, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup green grapes, halved
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, mayonnaise, yogurt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Stir in almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN



Quick Almond Chicken image

Very easy, just combine everything in a bag and shake! Contributed by my aunt for our family cookbook. Serve with fried rice and vegetables.

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients together in ziploc bag or covered container, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat frying pan, add thin layer of oil, and heat until just before smoking point.
  • Add all ingredients and stir fry for about 5 minutes or until chicken is done, keeping pan as hot as possible without burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1, Protein 35

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