Chicken Chow Mein

INGREDIENTS

• 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, skin removed, cut in 1-inch
• cubes
• 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 6 to 8 green onions, sliced, including green
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 medium clove garlic, crushed
• 1 can (8 ounces) bean sprouts
• 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, sliced
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water

 

METHOD :

1.Heat oil in skillet; brown chicken, stirring to brown all sides. Put

chicken pieces in crockpot. Stir in all ingredients except cornstarch and

water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

 

2.Turn to high. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; stir

until mixture is smooth and cornstarch is dissolved. Stir into the slow

cooker liquids. Keeping cover slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, cook

on HIGH until thickened, about 15 to 30 minutes (this step can be done

more quickly on the stovetop over medium heat).

 

3.Serveover rice or Chinese noodles.

 

4.Serves 6.