Chicken Chop Suey

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic American-Chinese stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce
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This Chicken Chop Suey is a vibrant, quick-cooking meal that brings the comforting flavors of a Chinese takeout to your home kitchen. Tender cubes of chicken breast are stir-fried until golden, then tossed with a colorful medley of crisp vegetables like celery, green peppers, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. The dish is brought together with a unique, slightly sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger. It&# 226;€™s light yet satisfying, offering a perfect balance of textures from the crunchy bean sprouts and pea pods to the soft tomatoes. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in under thirty minutes and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles for a complete family dinner.

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Chicken Chop Suey

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 187.3

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This Chicken Chop Suey is a vibrant, quick-cooking meal that brings the comforting flavors of a Chinese takeout to your home kitchen. Tender cubes of chicken breast are stir-fried until golden, then tossed with a colorful medley of crisp vegetables like celery, green peppers, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. The dish is brought together with a unique, slightly sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger. It&# 226;€™s light yet satisfying, offering a perfect balance of textures from the crunchy bean sprouts and pea pods to the soft tomatoes. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in under thirty minutes and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles for a complete family dinner.

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 to the pan and fry until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Remove the chicken from the heat and set aside in a bowl.
  5. In a small saucepan, crush 3 vegetable bouillon cubes and dissolve them in 1/2 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of horseradish.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of sliced celery and 1 sliced green pepper to the sauce mixture and heat through.
  8. Return the chicken to the wok with 1 diced tomato, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1 1/2 cups fresh Chinese pea pods, and 4 oz drained canned water chestnuts.
  9. Stir-fry the chicken and vegetable mixture for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  10. Pour the chicken mixture over 3 cups of fresh bean sprouts served in a bowl.
  11. Top with the pineapple sauce and serve immediately.

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.

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