Chicken Chop Suey #1

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, quick-cooking stir-fry loaded with crisp vegetables and tender chicken.
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This classic Chinese-American stir-fry offers a delightful balance of tender chicken and crunchy vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce. The combination of water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and pea pods provides exceptional texture, while the pineapple-soy base adds a bright, aromatic kick. It&# 226;€™s a fast, family-friendly meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty, satisfying dinner that brings a touch of restaurant-style flavor to your home kitchen without the fuss.

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Chicken Chop Suey #1

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 187.3

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This classic Chinese-American stir-fry offers a delightful balance of tender chicken and crunchy vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce. The combination of water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and pea pods provides exceptional texture, while the pineapple-soy base adds a bright, aromatic kick. It&# 226;€™s a fast, family-friendly meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty, satisfying dinner that brings a touch of restaurant-style flavor to your home kitchen without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken cubes and fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  5. In a small bowl, crush 3 vegetable bouillon cubes and dissolve them in 1/2 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice.
  6. In the same wok, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of horseradish, 1/2 cup of sliced celery, and 1 sliced green pepper.
  7. Stir the vegetables and sauce mixture until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the pan and add 1 diced tomato, 1/4 cup of sliced green onions, 1 1/2 cups of fresh Chinese pea pods, and 4 ounces of drained water chestnuts.
  9. Stir-fry everything together for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Pour the mixture over 3 cups of fresh bean sprouts served in a bowl or on plates.
  11. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 187.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1g7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
Sodium 84.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 35.2g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, chop suey, stir fry, chinese, quick meal, vegetables, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, soy sauce, pineapple, easy dinner, wok, healthy, family friendly, takeout style, pea pods, celery, green pepper, mushrooms, ginger
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