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chicken chow mein the easy way

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
JANE LOUISE
@lovinspoonful
CLARKSTON, MI

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.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For chicken chow mein the easy way

  • 6 oz
    spaghetti, broke in 1/2 before boiling. drained.
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple juice
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 lb
    boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 clove
    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

  • 1
    Cook the spaghetti and drain.
  • 2
    In a bowl, combine broth, apple juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6
    Add the broth mixture and stir until it thickens. Add chicken and stir another minute. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 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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