Almond Chicken

4 Servings


16 ounces boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
8 ounces water chestnuts, sliced
5 ounces bamboo shoots
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper oil
1/16 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water, cold
2 ounces almonds, toasted slivers
1/4 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup uncooked rice

Preheat oil in heavy frying pan, and sauté chicken for 2-3 minutes. Add onion and celery. Cook 5 minutes. Then add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, chicken broth, sherry, soy sauce, sesame hot oil and ginger. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter or margarine.
Blend sugar, cornstarch and cold water. Pour over chicken and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Garnish with toasted almonds. Serve over rice.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 Calories from Fat 198
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 37% Protein 26% Carb. 36%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat              22   g     34%
Saturated Fat           4   g     18%
Cholesterol            76   mg    25%
Sodium                402   mg    17%
Total Carbohydrate     47   g     16%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      6%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                34   g        

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 11% Calcium 0% Iron 22%