Light Chicken Chow Mein

Name: Light Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 bunch celery (yes the whole bunch) sliced across the stalk into 1/4 half-moons; 1 onion chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp ginger root (minced extremely fine); 1 12-oz package of bean sprouts (not alfalfa sprouts but the big soybean sprouts); 10 ounces of fresh mushrooms sliced. I like crimini mushrooms for this but white work just as well.; 1 can of water chestnuts drained well; 1 can of bamboo shoots drained well; 1/4 cup soy sauce (I strongly recommend low-sodium soy sauce); 1 boneless skinless large chicken breast diced into smallish chunks; 3-4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon canola oil (you can use olive oil too); Approx. 2 cups chicken broth (may take a bit more); 1/4 cup water

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 bunch celery (yes, the whole bunch), sliced across the stalk into 1/4" half-moons1 onion, chopped2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp ginger root (minced extremely fine)1 12-oz package of bean sprouts (not alfalfa sprouts, but the big soybean sprouts)10 ounces of fresh mushrooms, sliced. I like crimini mushrooms for this, but white work just as well.1 can of water chestnuts, drained well1 can of bamboo shoots, drained well1/4 cup soy sauce (I strongly recommend low-sodium soy sauce)1 boneless, skinless large chicken breast, diced into smallish chunks3-4 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon canola oil (you can use olive oil too)Approx. 2 cups chicken broth (may take a bit more)1/4 cup water

Directions

In an extremely large skillet (with lid) or a pot (also with lid), precook your chicken to almost-but-not-quite done. Remove chicken, leaving what little fat there is in the bottom of the pot. Add oil, garlic, ginger, and onion, and saute for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Add celery and saute for approximately 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Saute for another minute or two, and then add the chicken back in and the bean sprouts.

In a large bowl, mix cornstarch with water (may take a bit over 3 tablespoons!). When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring well. Pour over meat and vegetables, then bring to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

Serving Size:�Makes 6 servings.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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