ALMOND CHICKEN STRIPS

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Whether I serve these nutty chicken strips as an appetizer or entree, there are never leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 teaspoons sherry or chicken broth
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups ground almonds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
Honey mustard, optional

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, salt and sherry; gradually stir in egg whites. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg white mixture, then coat with almonds., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken strips in oil for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink; drain on paper towels. Serve with honey mustard for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.