Chicken Chow Mein Or Is It Chicken Chop Suey??

Name: Chicken Chow Mein Or Is It Chicken Chop Suey??
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup halved onion, sliced; 4 stalks celery; 1 cup of chopped napa cabbage; 1 bunch scallion, chopped fine; 1 whole skinless chicken breast; 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can bean sprouts; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts; Sauce; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup halved onion, sliced
4 stalks celery
1 cup of chopped napa cabbage
1 bunch scallion, chopped fine
1 whole skinless chicken breast
3 cups water or 3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can bean sprouts
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
Sauce
3 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour

1
Pour oil into a preheat pan or wok.
2
Add onions and celery.
3
Cook until tender.
4
Stir in chopped cabbage and scallions and cook for one minute.
5
Remove vegetables from heat and set them aside.
6
In a large sauce pan under medium heat, simmer chicken in water/broth until thoroughly cooked.
7
Remove chicken from broth and set on a plate to cool.
8
When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bone and chop into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
9
Add cooked vegetables and chicken to broth.
10
Add (drained) bean sprouts and water chestnuts to broth.
11
Sauce: Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
12
Add to chicken/vegetables.
13
Cook, stirring constantly over med/low heat until slightly thickened.
14
Serve over rice.
15
(Chop Suey?).
16
Or serve plain with crunchy Chinese noodles on the side.
17
(Chow Mein?).

443

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 cup halved onion, sliced, 4 stalks celery, 1 cup of chopped napa cabbage, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chow Mein Or Is It Chicken Chop Suey?? falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!