Thirty Minute Chicken Chow Mein For Two
You can have this delicious version of American-style chow mein on the table in about thirty minutes. Serve it with a side of egg rolls or dumplings. And don't forget a scoop of white rice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 6 large stalks of celery
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Chop onion and celery into about 1/2" pieces
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat
- Add celery and onion and sauté until they start to soften
- Push veggies to the sides, and add ground chicken to the pan
- Stir fry until chicken is cooked
- Add enough water to the pan to cover the meat and veggies
- Lower heat to medium and cook at a low boil until the celery is no longer crunchy
- Mix corn starch and soy sauce in a small bowl to create a slurry
- Slowly pour the soy sauce mixture into the chow mein, stirring briskly to avoid lumps
- Cook a few minutes longer until chow mein is thickened and heated through
- Serve over chow mein noodles
Notes
You can adjust the amount of soy sauce if you want the flavor to be milder or stronger. It might be a good idea to start with less and add more to taste. You can also add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, or bean sprouts if you like.