Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Lisa1's Note:

This is fresh-tasting and easy to make. I enjoy it much better than take-out.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 package fresh celery (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces , drained
• 1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts , drained
• 2 cups cut up cooked chicken
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• hot cooked rice
• chow mein noodles

Directions:

1. In a large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.
3. In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water.
4. When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl.
5. Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens.
7. Reduce heat to low.
8. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

Reviews

[lizstarr]

When I was a little girl, we frequented a charming Chinese restaurant that served the absolute best chicken chow mein. I have been to MANY restaurants since only to be disappointed--until I made this recipe last night!!! THIS WAS IT! I loved it, my family loved it and it will become a staple in my home for years and years to come. I cannot thank you enough for sharing this recipe and for taking me back to such an endearing childhood memory!

[David S #2]

This recipe is mid-western, not Chinese. But, it is near to the chow mein my mother made. Albeit, cut back on the soy sauce a bit and add one or two tablespoons Port Arthur Brown Sauce; this serves to add a depth and richness otherwise lacking. Begin with a diced onion cooked translucent in oil. Also, try including diced red and/or green bell pepper. In any case, for a 1960's mid-western take on Chinese, this fits the bill.

[Chef #584656]

Chicken chow mein is one of my husbands favorite and this one was no disappointment. I did double the sauce and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing a delicious and EASY recipe.