Chinese Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup thinly sliced carrot; 3 -5 grains black pepper; ½ cup thinly sliced celery; 1 small green pepper, sliced; 1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
3 -5 grains black pepper
½ cup thinly sliced celery
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2
Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet, about 5-10 minutes.
3
Remove chicken and reduce heat.
4
Add onion and cook until tender.
5
Return chicken to skillet and add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, carrots and black pepper.
6
Cover and cook 5 minutes.
7
Uncover and add celery and green pepper.
8
Cover and cook 5 minutes.
9
Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and cook 5 minutes more.
10
Mix corn starch and water together.
11
Stir into chicken mixture until thickened.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken 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!

Chinese Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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