Almond Chicken Recipe

Dice chicken into 1 inch cubes. Combine marinade ingred. in a medium bowl; add chicken & mix well. Let stand 30 minutes. Heat oil in a wok over high heat 30 seconds. Add chicken to oil. Stir-fry 30 seconds until very lightly browned. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; drain well and set aside. Remove oil from wok except 2 Tblsp. Reheat oil over medium heat 30 seconds. Add ginger, pepper, and bamboo shoots to oil. Stir-fry 1 or 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine ingred. for seasoning sauce in a small bowl; mix well and add to wok. Bring to a boil. Add chicken to boiling sauce. Stir-fry until chicken is coated with sauce. Add almonds; mix well and serve hot. Makes 4 servings

Crisp Almonds:
4 cups oil for deep-frying
1 cup almond halves

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat to 350 degrees. Add nuts and stir 2-3
minutes until golden brown. Remove from hot oil and drain well on paper
towels. Let stand 5 minutes before using.