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Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas is for Dinner.

Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas takes 15 minutes to cook.

Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas are:

* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp Splenda (for baking)
* 2/3 c water
* 2 TBSP low-sodium soy sauce
* 3 TBSP cornstarch (1 separated)
* 2 TBSP dry sherry
* 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast, halved and cut into 3/4" wide crosswise strips
* 1/4 c peanut oil
* 1 can (3 oz) whole, broiled mushrooms
* 1 can (6 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
* 1 10-oz pckg frozen tiny peas, partially thawed
* 1/2 c slivered almonds (toasted, if you wish)
* Salt to taste

Here is how you make Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas:

Calorie count is based on 6 servings.PREPARE SEASONING SAUCE:1. Add 2/3 c water and 1 (of the 3) TBSP cornstarch. 2. Stir in 1 tsp Splenda (or sugar), 2 TBSP low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 TBSP dry sherry. Set aside.PREPARE CHICKEN1. In a medium mixing bowl: Stir egg white with the remaining 2 TBSP cornstarch and mix until smooth. 2. Add the chicken, which has been halved and cut into 3/4" crosswise strips. Coat chicken completely.3. Heat 1/4 c peanut oil in large wok or skillet over medium high heat. When oil is ready, add the coated chicken, turning as needed until chicken turns white. Remove chicken with slotted spoon.4. Add to skillet: Mushrooms, water chestnuts and peas. Mix well. Simmer til peas are tender (several minutes).5. Return chicken to pan. Stir seasoning sauce once again and then add to pan. Stir and cook mixture over high heat til the liquid thickens. Sprinkle with salt and add the slivered almonds.I serve this with rice. Leftovers reheat well.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERCKLE.

The nutritional information for Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 325.2

• Total Fat: 14.3 g
• Cholesterol: 45.2 mg
• Sodium: 439.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 24.1 g

Almond Chicken with water chestnuts and peas is Asian cuisine.