Best 6 Weeknight Chicken Chop Suey Recipes

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Chicken Chop Suey is a classic Chinese-American dish that is a staple in many takeout menus. It is a stir-fry dish typically made with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. The vegetables commonly used in Chicken Chop Suey include celery, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts. The sauce is usually made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, although variations exist. This article provides three delicious recipes for Chicken Chop Suey: a classic version, a vegetarian version, and a spicy version. The classic recipe includes all the traditional ingredients, while the vegetarian version substitutes tofu for chicken. The spicy version adds a kick of heat with the addition of chili peppers. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights.

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CHICKEN CHOP SUEY



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This is my favorite chop suey recipe. It's so versatile because you can change the meat or veggies to suit your taste...or according to what's in the refrigerator. -Arleen Gibson, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
3 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cups canned bean sprouts
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce and brown sugar; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20-30 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and garlic in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add celery, mushrooms and green pepper to skillet; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl. Add chicken and marinade to skillet; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no long pink. Return vegetables to skillet., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the bean sprouts, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CHOP SUEY



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Chop suey has always been my favorite dish at Chinese restaurants, and after several tries I've managed to come up with this dish that tastes very similar to the chop suey at my favorite Chinese restaurant. There is a lot of chopping, but it's well worth the effort. The prep time depends on how quickly you can chop. We like it with vegetable fried rice or honey-garlic spare ribs.

Provided by PICCADILLIAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
¾ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 cups bok choy, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups bean sprouts
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add green bell pepper, onion, celery, and carrot.
  • Mix boiling water, soy sauce, bouillon cube, salt, and sugar together in a bowl; add to the bell pepper mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until carrots are tender, about 7 minutes. Add bok choy and bean sprouts. Cook until bok choy is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet. Mix 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch together in a bowl; pour into pan and mix. Simmer until broth thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 932.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHICKEN CHOP SUEY



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Chicken Chop Suey is full of veggies and juicy chicken, with an Asian-inspired sauce!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Main Course

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
½ pound chicken breast (about 1 large or 2 small)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup onion (sliced)
⅔ cup celery (diced)
⅔ cup carrot (sliced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 cups bean sprouts (fresh )
1 ¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup cold water
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into ¼" strips. Toss with cornstarch and set aside preparing the vegetables.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken in batches until no pink remains. Remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan and add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in bean sprouts and cook 1 minute more.
  • Combine sauce ingredients and add to the vegetable mixture along with the chicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is heated through and sauce is thickened.
  • Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 746 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHOP SUEY WITH A TWIST



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If you're in for a busy evening, here's a great way to ensure you can still have a healthful supper. It's tasty and traditional, and easy, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with mushrooms, celery, onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chop suey. Add edamame, cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CHOP SUEY



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My SO recently was diagnosed with diabetes so I have had to radically change our eating habits. He's a big guy and likes a full plate so I have been working on lightening foods without sacrificing portions. This works out per serving to 3 lean meats, 1 fat and 1 carbohydrate leaving plenty of room for the rice or noodles you wish to serve it on.****The sodium looks high because it didn't calculate for the low sodium soy sauce, figure half the sodium listed in the nutritional data*******

Provided by Tiny kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
6 celery ribs, sliced
1 small head bok choy, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces snow peas, sliced
12 ounces bean sprouts, fresh
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium, low or 2 cups no fat
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce, light (low sodium)
4 teaspoons oil

Steps:

  • Saute celery, bok choy, onion, garlic and snow peas in oil.
  • When tender/crisp add broth and bean sprouts.
  • Simmer until sprouts are soft.
  • Increase heat to boil, add chicken and soy sauce.
  • Add corn starch mixed with a small amount of cold water, stir until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 1122.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 29.2

CHICKEN CHOP SUEY



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Chop suey may sound like something your grandmother ate in the 1950s, but this version from China Café in L.A.'s Grand Central Market - a chicken stir-fry enlivened with plenty of bright bok choy - is honest, simple and plainly delicious.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large or 2 medium chicken thighs
1 1/2 pounds bok choy, washed and cut into eighths lengthwise, then crosswise into 3-to-4-inch ribbons
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Salt to taste
White pepper

Steps:

  • In two cups of boiling water, simmer the chicken for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from the water, and let cool. Reserve the stock. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat, chop and set aside; discard the skin and bones.
  • Put the vegetable oil in a large, wide skillet set over high heat. When it is hot, add the bok choy, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then add half the reserved stock to the pan, and cover; cook until the bok choy is crisp but still tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the cover, and continue cooking until the liquid evaporates and the bok choy browns a bit, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining stock and the chicken to the pan set over high heat. Heat the chicken through, then add the oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch slurry, sesame oil and reserved bok choy; season to taste. Toss to combine, and serve immediately over rice.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your chop suey the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to buy them from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a lean protein, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a Wok: A wok is the traditional Chinese cooking utensil used to make chop suey. It allows you to cook the ingredients quickly and evenly. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Add Sauce Gradually: When adding the sauce to the chop suey, do it gradually. This will help you control the flavor and consistency of the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken chop suey is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein, and it is sure to please the whole family. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.

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