Chicken Surprise Recipe

Name: Chicken Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, roughly diced; 4 garlic cloves, finely diced; 2 -4 jalapeno chilies, sliced; 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup bean sprouts; 2 -6 dried hot peppers (de-stemmed, left whole); 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, roughly chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon chili oil; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, roughly diced
4 garlic cloves, finely diced
2 -4 jalapeno chilies, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
2 -6 dried hot peppers (de-stemmed, left whole)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano

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In a pan over medium heat, cook the chicken.
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Drain of excess fat and water.
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Add soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, worcestershire sauce, chili oil, basil, and oregano.
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Stir to coat chicken with mixture.
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Add onions and garlic.
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Cook until onions are slightly soft.
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Stir in spinach.
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Cook until wilted.
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Stir in chilies, pineapples, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts.
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Let simmer for a few minutes.
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Stir in bean sprouts, and tomatoes.
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Let simmer for a few minutes.
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Serve over rice.

627

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken, cubed, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tomatoes, roughly diced, 4 garlic cloves, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Surprise 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!

Chicken Surprise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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