Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 lb

Chicken breasts

Boneless, skinless, cut into strips

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Sugar

6 tbsp

Peanut oil

0.75 cup

Slivered almonds

Blanched

4 cloves

Garlic

Crushed

1.5 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Sesame seeds

0.75 cup

Chinese pea pods

4 slice

Ginger

Thinly sliced

2 tbsp

Sherry

1 unit

Egg white

2 serving

Rice

Cooked

Step 1
~4 min

Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2 x 3/4-inch strips.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine egg white, cornstarch, salt and sugar; pour over chicken.

Step 3
~4 min

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Blanch slivered almonds by submersion in boiling water for two minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Fry almonds in 1 tablespoon peanut oil until golden brown.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove from wok and drain.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir-fry chicken in 3 tablespoons oil until chicken turns white.

Step 8
~4 min

Stir-fry pea pods in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove and drain.

Step 10
~4 min

Stir-fry crushed garlic and ginger slices in 1 tablespoon oil for 1 minute.

Step 11
~4 min

Remove ginger and garlic from oil and discard.

Step 12
~4 min

To the flavored oil, add chicken, sherry, soy sauce, pea pods and almonds.

Step 13
~4 min

Heat in covered wok over low heat until hot.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve over rice and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust soy sauce to taste.

Add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots.

Toast almonds for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed broccoli.

Garnish with chopped green onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Miso soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Common in many Asian cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight meal
Family dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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