Almond Chicken Recipe (Quick Soy Sauce Chicken)
Almond Chicken recipe: slice chicken breast into thin strips, lightly coat with cornstarch, then stir-fry fast. A simple sauce with light soy sauce and rice wine (or dry sherry) thickens in the pan and coats the chicken with a glossy finish. The ingredients are straightforward and the how-to steps stay clear, so dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Slice and coat the chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season lightly with salt. Spread 4 tbsp cornstarch on a plate and coat the chicken in a thin, even layer.
Mix the sauce
In a bowl, combine the water, light soy sauce, and rice wine or sherry. In a small cup, dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in a splash of cold water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce mixture.
Stir-fry the chicken
Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring often, for about 6–8 minutes until the pieces turn opaque and cook through. Transfer to a plate.
Thicken the sauce and combine
Pour the sauce into the same skillet. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until it turns glossy and lightly thickened, then add the chicken back in. Toss for 1 more minute so every piece is coated, and serve right away.