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UMAMI CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When I lived in TX, I was trying to duplicate a light sauce based chicken chow mein similar to one of my favorite take-outs in Minneapolis. This is relatively close and very tasty!! Now that I'm back in the Minneapolis area, I tell my DH that I've forgotten how to make chow mein...

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms (or 1 can)
3/4 cup biased cut celery
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups cooked chicken strips
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt
white pepper
1 dash Accent seasoning (msg)

Steps:

  • Cook vegetables in oil- until tender.
  • Add chicken and bean sprouts.
  • Add the broth- bring to slight boil.
  • Add salt, pepper and Accent to taste.
  • Make a mixture of the cornstarch and water.
  • Add this mixture to other ingredients for thickening.
  • Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 7

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



Easy Chicken Chow Mein image

Make and share this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
hot cooked rice
chow mein noodles

Steps:

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

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