Weeknight Chicken Chop Suey
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
If you'd like a little extra crunch with this colorful chop suey, serve with chow mein noddles. —George Utley, South Hill, Virginia
Ingredients
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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1 medium tart apple, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits plus 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
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1 cup cold water, divided
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 cups hot cooked brown rice
Directions
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1.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, herbs and lemon zest; saute until lightly browned. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir in pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, 3/4 cup water and teriyaki sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink and the carrots are tender, 10-15 minutes.
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2.
Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup with 1/2 cup rice: 330 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
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