Asian Almond Chicken (meatless)

Portion Size:  4 oz. (3 oz. chicken plus sauce)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
2- 2 1/2 lbs. meatless chicken strips
½ cup onionsWashed, peel and chopped.
1 cup fresh mushrooms, slicedWash, trim and slice.
¼ cup green bell peppersWashed, trim and diced.
¼ cup water chestnutsDrained and rinsed.
¼ cup light soy sauce
1 teaspoons vegan chicken base
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup. unsalted silvered almonds
½ cup red bell peppersWashed, trimmed and diced

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until heated through. 
2Add the onion, pepper, mushrooms, chestnuts, ginger and  garlic.  Cook until onions are tender. 
3Combine soy sauce, chicken base, water, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper. Cook sauce until thick and clear. 
4Pour sauce over chicken. Add mushroom mixture and cook for about 40 minutes over low heat until or chicken is cooked. Add red bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes longer. Serve over rice and top with almonds.   Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates