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Chop Suey
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Chop Suey

Chop Suey is a delicious Chinese dish that's perfect for using up leftovers. Made with chicken, broccoli, and baby corn tossed in sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American Fussion

Ingredients

Chop Suey Sauce:
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
Chop Suey:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breast cut into thin bite sized slices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 ounces bamboo shoot sliced and drained well, canned
  • 8 ounces water chestnut sliced and drained well, canned
  • 15 ounce baby corn drained well, canned
  • 1 zucchini , cut into 1/2" thick half moons

Instructions

Chop Suey Sauce:
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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, mirin, hoisin sauce, sugar and sesame oil.
  2. In a skillet add the vegetable oil and chicken on medium high heat in batches.
  3. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, set aside.
  5. Add in the garlic, stir and cook on medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the sesame oil mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
  7. Simmer for 1 minute then whisk together the cornstarch and water and add it to the pan.
  8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
To finish:
  1. Add the vegetable oil to a large heavy skillet (that you have a lid for)
  2. Cook the chicken on high heat, 3-4 minutes per side until seared.
  3. Remove the chicken, lower heat to medium and add chicken broth, broccoli, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrots, baby corn and zucchini.
  4. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove lid, let chicken broth cook off and add the chicken and stir fry sauce to the pan.
  6. Toss to combine, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 2343mg (98%) Potassium 1266mg (27%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 742IU (15%) Vitamin C 59mg (66%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 2343mg 98%
Potassium 1266mg 27%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 742IU 15%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.