Description
This classic Chop Suey Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-American dish featuring tender chicken breast and a vibrant mix of crisp vegetables tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it’s easy to customize with your favorite proteins and veggies for a satisfying meal served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts (optional)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add celery, carrots, mushrooms, and cabbage, stirring frequently for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp. Then incorporate the bean sprouts and water chestnuts (if using).
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, hoisin sauce if using, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the stir-fry and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the Chop Suey hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or firm tofu to suit your preference.
- Use any crisp vegetables you have on hand such as bok choy, bell peppers, or snap peas for variety.
- Adjust the amount of oyster sauce and soy sauce to make the dish sweeter or saltier according to taste.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
