Dinner

Light Chicken Chow Mein is for Dinner.

Light Chicken Chow Mein takes several minutes to prepare.

Light Chicken Chow Mein takes several minutes to cook.

Light Chicken Chow Mein makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Light Chicken Chow Mein are:

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

Here is how you make Light Chicken Chow Mein:

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..

The nutritional information for Light Chicken Chow Mein is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 152.2

• Total Fat: 3.3 g
• Cholesterol: 22.8 mg
• Sodium: 789.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 14.8 g

Light Chicken Chow Mein is Asian cuisine.