Chicken Chop Suey

Name: Chicken Chop Suey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 4 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 celery stalks, sliced diagonal; 1 cup canned water chestnuts, sliced; 4 oz button mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup chicken stock; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp water (for slurry); 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 2 scallions, sliced; 4 oz crispy chow mein noodles

A classic Chinese-American stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce over crispy noodles.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 celery stalks, sliced diagonal
1 cup canned water chestnuts, sliced
4 oz button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken stock
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water (for slurry)
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 scallions, sliced
4 oz crispy chow mein noodles

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1.5 lbs sliced thin boneless, skinless chicken breast and cook until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2

Add remaining oil to the wok. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 sliced diagonal celery stalks, 4 oz sliced button mushrooms, and 1 cup sliced canned water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4

Return chicken to the wok. Add 1 cup chicken stock, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp oyster sauce.
5

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch and 3 tbsp water (for slurry) to create a slurry. Pour into the wok, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
6

Drizzle with 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Serve over 4 oz crispy chow mein noodles, garnished with 2 sliced scallions.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Chop Suey gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 4 oz crispy chow mein noodles. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Chop Suey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Chicken Chop Suey?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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