Grace's Almond Chicken Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Grace's Almond Chicken Stir Fry, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying. Featuring tender strips of marinated chicken, crunchy toasted almonds, and a medley of colorful vegetables like broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas, this stir fry is bursting with texture and nutrition. The savory-sweet sauce, made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and a touch of honey, perfectly ties together each ingredient while adding a luscious glaze. Enhanced with the aromatic punch of garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil, this quick and easy stir fry comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly meal. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, restaurant-quality experience—perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin, bite-sized strips. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and the cornstarch. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the chicken marinates, mince the garlic and ginger. Chop the broccoli florets into smaller pieces, thinly slice the red bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and trim the snap peas. Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the remaining soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Mix well to form the stir-fry sauce and set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted almonds and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

Add the sesame oil to the pan, followed by the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce. Toss everything together, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce.

Step 9

Add the toasted almonds and stir gently to combine. Allow the stir-fry to cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm through.

Step 10

Remove the pan from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1417.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2439.8

Total Fat 130.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 426.0mg	0%
Sodium 3008.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.2g
Protein 200.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 684.8mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1962.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 19.1%