Almond Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken & Vegetables

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add...

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil‍
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add to the same pan and sauté 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender...

• 2 carrots, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 cup snap peas (optional)

Garlic-Soy Sauce

Add to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds...

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Stir in, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and bring to a simmer...

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Whisk together and stir in, then simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly...

• 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water

Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together to coat.

Finishing & Garnish

Scatter over the top just before serving...

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Serve hot, over rice or noodles.