Almond Chicken

Ingredients

• 13 c blanched whole almonds
• 1 lb boneless chicken
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 14 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 34 c chicken broth
• 14 c soy sauce
• 4 tsp cornstarch
• 4 large ribs Bok Choy
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
• chow mein noodles or cooked rice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Spread almonds on baking sheet and roast for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown stirring once
3. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces
4. Mix garlic ginger and red pepper in a bowl add chicken
5. Let stand for 15 minutes
6. Blend broth soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl mix until smooth
7. Cut woody stems from Bok Choy leaves
8. Slice stems into 1-inch pieces and tops crosswise into halves
9. Heat wok or large skillet over medium heat
10. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until hot add chicken mixture
11. Stir-fry for 3 minutes and remove
12. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan then Bok Choy and carrots stir-fry for 5 minutes
13. Add broth mixture to wok along with Bok Choy
14. Stir-fry 1 minute until thickens
15. Return chicken and heat through
16. Stir in almonds
17. Serve over rice or noodles
18. Makes 4 serving