Description
Sizzling Chicken Chop Suey dances with bold Asian flavors, blending tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Hungry souls will discover a quick, delightful meal that brings restaurant-style excitement directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (1 pound) chicken thigh fillets, cut into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, sliced thinly
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a marinade by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly and allow to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat a large wok or skillet to medium-high heat with oil. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same wok, sauté onions and garlic for 1-2 minutes until aromatic, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Incorporate bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Pour in chicken broth and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the wok. Drizzle sesame oil and Shaoxing wine, gently mixing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to enhance overall taste.
- Remove from heat and plate immediately. Serve alongside steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Choose high-heat tolerant oils like peanut or avocado for authentic stir-fry crispness.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and verify oyster sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg