Classic Chinese Style Almond Chicken

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast in strips
• 1 green pepper in strips
• 1 carrot thinly sliced
• 1 onion julienned
• 100 g toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Sesame or sunflower oil

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the almonds and sauté until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes; remove them and reserve.
3. Add the chicken strips to the same wok and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the onion, carrot, and pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and fragrant.
5. Add soy sauce and grated ginger; mix well to coat chicken and vegetables evenly, ensuring a glossy finish.
6. Add the reserved almonds and cook for 2 more minutes to integrate flavors, allowing the aroma to fill the kitchen.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot, accompanied by freshly cooked white rice for a complete meal.