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Chop Suey – Chicken Stir Fry

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A fast, colorful chicken stir fry packed with crisp-tender veggies and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + pinch white pepper (for the chicken)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut), divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced on a bias
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups napa cabbage or bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • To serve:
  • Steamed rice or noodles
  • Sesame seeds or extra scallions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and 2 tsp cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Prep the chicken. Toss sliced chicken with 1 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of white pepper.
  3. Heat the pan. Set a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry chicken in a single layer until just cooked, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Cook aromatics and firm veggies. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic, ginger, onion, celery, and carrot. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  5. Add quick-cooking veggies. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and cabbage or bok choy. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Sauce and thicken. Return chicken and any juices to the pan. Pour in the sauce. Cook over high heat, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 1–2 minutes.
  7. Finish and serve. Stir in bean sprouts and scallions and toss 30–60 seconds. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust for low-sodium or vegetarian preferences as needed.

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