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Do you already know the recipe for chicken with almonds?
Have you ever imagined trying such a strange combination as chicken with almonds ? As strange as it sounds, this is a delicious combination, because the flavor of the almonds permeates the meat of the chicken and is a delight to the palate.
It is thanks to this that this unusual and delicious Asian stew is present in the menu of many European and American countries, as well as in many gastronomic cultures. In fact, below we will explain how to make it so that you can also try to make it at home.
Almond Chicken Ingredients
500 grams of chicken meat.
100 grams of almonds.
1 medium bell pepper
1 small onion.
2 cloves of garlic.
1 small carrot.
For the sauce
1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
3 tablespoons of soy sauce.
3 tablespoons of oyster sauce.
1.5 tablespoons of Chinese wine.
1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
50 to 80 milliliters of water.
Steps for the preparation of chicken with almonds
Preparation of the almonds
Pour the almonds with the shell or skin in a large bowl and then add enough water. Let them soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
Once this time has passed, remove the shell from the almonds and leave them in a container for later.
Chicken preparation
Prepare the chicken pieces by removing the skin and bones, in order to leave only the meat.
Cut the chicken into small pieces.
In a separate small bowl, place one tablespoon of corn starch, three tablespoons of soy sauce, three tablespoons of oyster sauce and mix everything very well.
Add tablespoon and a half of Chinese cooking wine (Mirin). Another alternative is sherry and a tablespoon of sugar, in case you can't get the Chinese wine. You can also simply substitute a tablespoon of sugar.
Add a tablespoon of sesame oil and mix well so that everything is integrated.
Take two tablespoons of this sauce and pour it over the chicken pieces and proceed to mix everything.
Let the chicken marinate in this sauce for at least 10 minutes before continuing.
Preparation of vegetables and sauce
To the remaining sauce add 50 to 60 milliliters of water and mix to integrate. Reserve this sauce for later.
Cut a pepper into medium squares, removing the nerves and all the white part.
Cut a small onion in four and separate the leaves, since the ideal is to leave it as it is traditionally prepared in China.
Chop the garlic cloves into sticks, removing the central part.
Cut a small carrot into medium squares.
Preparation of the stew
In a dry frying pan over medium heat, place the almonds and let them roast, moving them constantly and taking care not to burn them.
When the almonds are slightly golden, remove them from the pan and reserve them on a plate.
Pour a little sunflower oil in the pan over medium heat and wait for it to heat up.
Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic pieces and sauté until golden brown.
When the onion and garlic are golden, add the chicken and sauté them for a couple of minutes as well.
At the end of this time, add the pieces of carrot and peppers to the pan and sauté the ingredients again for another couple of minutes.
Later, add the almonds and the sauce that you had reserved before.
Sauté while you cook everything on high heat for another minute so that the sauce thickens. If you notice that the sauce is too thick, add a little more water and cook for a couple more minutes.
When the sauce is the consistency you want, turn off the heat and serve while it's still hot.
Recipe Variations and Recommendations
Add a bit of Worcestershire sauce to the mix if you want to add a little more color.
For a more authentically Asian flavor, try adding some grated ginger to the stew.
If you don't have Mirin or Chinese cooking wine and want to add a more Asian touch, try adding a little honey. This will provide a sweet and sour touch and will also thicken the stew.
Do not use traditional soy sauce. Instead, opt for Chinese soy sauce, which is thicker.
Add a little orange or lemon zest to the stew for a more citrusy flavor to the food
To enhance the stew, let the almonds roast enough that they are slightly golden and brown on the surface.
Don't leave the chicken pieces too big, otherwise they will take too long to cook.
If you don't have corn starch, you can also add a little wheat flour to make the sauce.
What should accompany chicken with almonds?
For a true Asian experience, the ideal would be to accompany it with some fried rice, but if you have regular white rice it is also a good option. Also, it is a good idea to complete the outline with pieces of banquet bread or slightly sweet bread.
As for drinks, you can accompany by the juice or juice of your choice. However, if you opt for an alcoholic drink, try to accompany it with some liquor of Asian origin.
Conclusions of the chicken recipe with almonds
Chicken with almonds is an ideal Asian dish to vary the menu a bit in the preparation of your stews. In fact, its unique flavor and combination can be perfect to surprise your guests.
Therefore, if you are a food lover, and you did not know this recipe, you cannot miss the opportunity to try it at home and add your personal touch. We also urge you to share it on your social networks so that it reaches more people.
