Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

Master the art of stir-fry with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for beginner cooks and high school culinary students, this healthy and delicious dish features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy toasted almonds. Learn essential knife skills and cooking techniques while creating a flavorful meal the whole family will love. Easy substitutions make it adaptable to your pantry staples!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 21 mins

Calories 285.6 kcal

Protein 39g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
2 stalks celery
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz fresh mushrooms
1 red pepper
1 medium onion
1 tbsp fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup slivered almonds
rice

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How to Make Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

**Prep Ahead:** Measure and prepare all ingredients before you begin cooking. Toast almonds at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes; set aside.
**Chicken:** Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
**Veggies:** Drain bamboo shoots. Thinly slice celery on the bias, slice mushrooms, and cut the onion into 8 wedges.
**Ginger-Garlic:** Mince fresh ginger and garlic together; set aside.
**Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soy sauce.
**Slurry:** In a separate bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch.
**Stir-fry:** Heat oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
**Aromatics:** Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for about 10 seconds. If scorched, immediately remove from heat, discard, and start again.
**Chicken:** Add chicken; cook and stir until almost done (about 5 minutes).
**Vegetables:** Add onions, red pepper, and celery; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and stir-fry for another minute.
**Bamboo Shoots:** Add bamboo shoots.
**Simmer:** Pour in the broth mixture, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
**Thicken:** Stir in the cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
**Garnish & Serve:** Top with toasted almonds and serve hot over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry?

Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry takes about 36 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 21 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry?

Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry has approximately 285.6 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry?

The key ingredients for Almond Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry are Vegetable Oil, Salt, Bamboo Shoots, Celery, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Mushrooms. See the full list with measurements above.