Quick Almond Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Quick Almond Chicken recipe—an effortless yet flavor-packed dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender strips of seasoned chicken sautéed to golden perfection, this recipe combines a luscious honey-soy garlic sauce thickened to silky smoothness with a cornstarch slurry. Topped with crunchy, toasted sliced almonds for added texture and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a burst of vibrant flavor, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp vegetables for a wholesome and satisfying meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for busy evenings, this quick and easy almond chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's both comfort food and dinner party-worthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season them with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the skillet, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the chicken and cook for an additional minute to slightly toast the almonds.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2302 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
