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Chicken Almond Ding Recipe

Chinese-American · Main course · 25 min total

A classic Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crunchy almonds in a savory brown sauce. Quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
• 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and white pepper. Marinate 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to wok. Add almonds, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Return chicken to wok. Add chicken broth, remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil, toss in green onions, and serve immediately.

Tips

• Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
• Substitute cashews or peanuts for almonds if desired.
• For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

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