chicken chow mein the easy way

CLARKSTON, MI
Updated on Apr 9, 2011

I like this recipe because it's easy, it has ingredients I have in the pantry or regular grocery store, and it's delicious. It will make your whole house smell wonderful while you're making it.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces spaghetti, broke in 1/2 before boiling. drained.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - stalk of celery, chopped
  • - canola, peanut or vegetable oil
  • - chow mein noodles to garnish
  • NOTE: USE ANY VEGETABLE YOU'D LIKE

How To Make chicken chow mein the easy way

  • Step 1
    Cook the spaghetti and drain.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, combine broth, apple juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Heat 2 teaspoons of oil until a drop of water sizzles in it. Add chicken and cook through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Step 4
    Put in 2 teaspoons of oil again until hot and add onion, celery and green pepper. Stir and cook on low heat with a lid on pan until the vegetables are just soft and tender.
  • Step 5
    Remove lid, turn up heat to medium and stir in ginger and garlic. Stir and cook 2 minutes more until the flavors are together.
  • Step 6
    Add the broth mixture and stir until it thickens. Add chicken and stir another minute. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 7
    Put spaghetti in compotes or bowls and serve the chicken mixture on top of it. Add chow mein noodles on top to garnish.

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Collection: Asian Inspired

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