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Chop-Suey-Recipe

Chop Suey

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  • Author: Dorothy
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: Not specified
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Savor the irresistible flavor of this Chicken Chop Suey. Simple to prepare and bursting with vibrant veggies and tender chicken, this dish is your go-to for a quick, healthy dinner that satisfies cravings for comfort food.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces chicken breasts, sliced into thin (¼ inch) strips
  • 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1-3 teaspoons asian chili sauce or sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 large white onion, sliced
  • 2 baby bok choy (about 15 oz.)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (bite size)
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 5-oz can (¾ cup) baby corn
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts


Instructions

  1. Velvet Chicken: Whisk the velveting ingredients in a large bowl. Add the sliced chicken and marinate for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Prepare Bok Choy: Separate the stems and leaves, cutting large stems in half lengthwise and slicing the leaves into thick ribbons.
  3. Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.
  4. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the chicken in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until 90% cooked. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Stir Fry Veggies Part 1: In the same skillet, heat oil and stir-fry onions, broccoli, and bok choy stems for 1 minute.
  6. Stir Fry Veggies Part 2: Add carrots, bell peppers, and baby corn; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
  7. Add Sauce: Whisk the sauce again and add it to the pan with chicken, bok choy leaves, and bean sprouts. Bring to a simmer to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve: Garnish with additional chili sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can replace chicken broth with homemade broth.
Adjust the amount of chili sauce to suit your spice preference.
Feel free to swap out vegetables according to what you have on hand.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg