Almond chicken

Ingredients for 4 portions

Peanut oil 60ml
Supremes of chicken, thinly sliced 4
Chopped onion 100g
Chopped chives 25g
Cucumber 100g
Carrot 100g
Water chestnuts sliced 200g
Bamboo shoots 50g
Mushrooms 100g
Soy sauce 60ml
Almonds 100g
Butter 50g

Method

1. Heat the peanut oil in a saute pan or wok, season and stir-fry the chicken over a fierce heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the onion, chives, cucumber, carrot, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and mushrooms, and season.
3. Continue to stir-fry over a fierce heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add the soy sauce and cook for 1 minute.
5. Meanwhile saute the almonds in a little butter, margarine or oil until golden brown.
6. Place the chicken and vegetables into a suitable dish for serving and garnish with the almonds.
7. Serve with a braised or pilaf rice.