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Chop Suey

This Chop Suey recipe brings you the classic Chinese-American favorite, combining tender chicken and crunchy vegetables in a savory sauce. It's a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

For Chicken
  • ½ pound chicken breast boneless and skinless, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For Chop Suey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced in strips
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables like carrots, snow peas, broccoli or baby corn, bite sized
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons of water

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the bowl, ensuring each piece is coated. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the chicken turns opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet or wok, heat an additional tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, stir-frying until the onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the bell pepper and mixed vegetables. Continue stir-frying for 3-4 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
  5. Pour in ¼ cup soy sauce and 2 tablespoons oyster sauce. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything to combine.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Gradually add the cornstarch-water mixture, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and serve with cooked rice.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include rice.
  • Customize the Veggies: Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your preferences. 
  • Thinly Slice Chicken: For the best texture and quick cooking, slice the chicken breast as thinly as possible.
  • Stir-Fry Quickly: Keep the ingredients moving in the pan for a crisp-tender texture in your veggies and to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Adjust Sauce to Taste: Don’t hesitate to tweak the sauce ingredients to suit your taste buds. More soy sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or water to thin it out.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 1105mg (46%) Potassium 650mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5570IU (111%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1105mg 46%
Potassium 650mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5570IU 111%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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