Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Cooked chicken

cut into thin strips

1 cup

Celery

sliced

0.5 cup

Onion

chopped

0.5 cup

Red bell pepper

coarsely chopped

1 tsp

Chicken bouillon

instant

1 tsp

Sugar

0.13 tsp

Pepper

1.5 cup

Water

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

16 oz

Bean sprouts

drained and rinsed

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

0.25 cup

Cold water

1 unit

Chow mein noodles

cooked

Step 1
~4 min

Combine cooked chicken, celery, onion, red pepper, chicken bouillon, sugar, pepper, water, and soy sauce in a large skillet.

Step 2
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 3
~4 min

Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in the drained bean sprouts.

Step 5
~4 min

In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.

Step 6
~4 min

Carefully add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 7
~4 min

Serve the chicken chow mein over chow mein noodles or hot cooked rice.

Step 8
~4 min

Recipe yields 4 servings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of sesame oil for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Pairs well with egg rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China (Americanized)

Cultural Significance

Popular Chinese-American takeout dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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