Chicken Chop Suey

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 25 min.

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
This is my favorite chop suey recipe. It's so versatile because you can change the meat or veggies to suit your taste...or according to what's in the refrigerator. —Arleen Gibson, Simcoe, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups canned bean sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce and brown sugar; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and garlic in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add celery, mushrooms and green pepper to skillet; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl. Add chicken and marinade to skillet; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no long pink. Return vegetables to skillet.
  3. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the bean sprouts, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 308 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.