You are all going to get along swimmingly.

This was one of those what-can-we-put-together-for-dinner-with-what-we-have-on-hand meals that was a surprising success.

Toasted almonds are another well-loved pantry itemgreat for snacking, and good for you too.

Broccoli Chicken Almond Sauté

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The big “ah hah” with this dish?

Broccoli and toasted almonds are meant for each other!

But, it’s great with the chicken too.

Broccoli Chicken Almond Sauté

Elise Bauer

Broccoli, Chicken, and Almond Saute

The amounts are estimates, adjust to your taste.

While the water is heating, start the chicken cooking in the next step.

Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and sprinkle seasoning on all sides.

blanch broccoli

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Use at a minimum some salt.

Or if you have a favorite spice rub, it’s possible for you to use that too.

Heat a grill pan, or prepare a grill, for high, direct heat.

stir fry broccoli, chicken, almonds

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Rub some olive oil all over the chicken breasts.

Remove from pan or grill, set aside for a minute, then thinly slice.

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan on high heat.

Add the red chili flakes.