Chicken Chop Suey: A saucy Chicken stir fry

Chop Suey or 'tsap sui,' (杂碎, zásuì) refers to “odds and ends” or A leftover recipe. Chop Suey is a popular dish in any Chinese restaurant. The dish is loaded with vegetables, juicy tender meat, and the sauce brings out some amazing flavors. Chop Suey is a stir fry that starts off by sautéing garlic and onion before adding vegetables in the order in which they cook. Then the sauce is added and allowed to thicken. The most essential ingredient of chop suey is Chinese cooking wine / Shaoxing Wine.

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Sauce
 1 tsp Shaoxing Wine
 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
 1 tsp Sugar
 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
 1 tsp Sesame Oil
 2 tsp Corn Starch
 ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder
 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  cup Water
Marinade
 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
 1 tbsp Corn Starch
 Salt
Stir fry
 3 tbsp Oil
 1 Chicken Breast, Thin slices
 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 Onion, slices
 4 Shiitake Mushrooms
 1 Carrot
 10 Bamboo shoot slices
 10 Broccoli Florets
 5 - 6 Snow Peas

1

In a bowl, add Shaoxing wine, Corn starch, and Salt. Mix them all well and Marinate the chicken slices and set them aside.

2

In another bowl, add Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, black pepper powder, oyster sauce, and water. Mix them all well.

3

In a wok, add oil and fry the marinated chicken till light golden brown on both sides. Repeat it for all the chicken slices and set it aside.

4

In the same wok, add Oil. Allow the oil to heat.

5

Add Garlic and saute it for 20 secs. To this add sliced onions and saute for 30 secs.

6

Now add Shiitake mushrooms and saute them for 20 secs. After 20 secs, add carrots and saute them till its slightly tender.

7

To this add Broccoli florets and Bamboo shoots. Cook them for 3 to 4 mins

8

Now add the cooked chicken and snow peas. Give them all a mix.

9

Lastly, add the sauce and give it a quick mix.

10

Chicken Chop Suey is now ready.

Chicken Chop Suey

Ingredients

Sauce
 1 tsp Shaoxing Wine
 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
 1 tsp Sugar
 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
 1 tsp Sesame Oil
 2 tsp Corn Starch
 ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder
 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  cup Water
Marinade
 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
 1 tbsp Corn Starch
 Salt
Stir fry
 3 tbsp Oil
 1 Chicken Breast, Thin slices
 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 Onion, slices
 4 Shiitake Mushrooms
 1 Carrot
 10 Bamboo shoot slices
 10 Broccoli Florets
 5 - 6 Snow Peas

Directions

1

In a bowl, add Shaoxing wine, Corn starch, and Salt. Mix them all well and Marinate the chicken slices and set them aside.

2

In another bowl, add Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, black pepper powder, oyster sauce, and water. Mix them all well.

3

In a wok, add oil and fry the marinated chicken till light golden brown on both sides. Repeat it for all the chicken slices and set it aside.

4

In the same wok, add Oil. Allow the oil to heat.

5

Add Garlic and saute it for 20 secs. To this add sliced onions and saute for 30 secs.

6

Now add Shiitake mushrooms and saute them for 20 secs. After 20 secs, add carrots and saute them till its slightly tender.

7

To this add Broccoli florets and Bamboo shoots. Cook them for 3 to 4 mins

8

Now add the cooked chicken and snow peas. Give them all a mix.

9

Lastly, add the sauce and give it a quick mix.

10

Chicken Chop Suey is now ready.

Notes

Chicken Chop Suey

Main Ingredients

Sauce

  • Shaoxing Wine: Adds depth and complexity to the sauce.
  • Dark Soy Sauce: Imparts rich color and a savory flavor to the dish.
  • Sugar: Provides a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors.
  • Rice Vinegar: Adds a mild tanginess to enhance the overall taste.
  • Sesame Oil: Infuses a nutty aroma and flavor into the sauce.
  • Corn Starch: A thickening agent for the sauce.
  • Black Pepper Powder: Introduces a hint of spiciness.
  • Oyster Sauce: Contributes a savory and umami depth.
  • Water: Adjusts the consistency of the sauce.

Marinade

  • Shaoxing Wine: Enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
  • Corn Starch: Creates a coating for the chicken, promoting a velvety texture.
  • Salt: Balances and seasons the chicken.

Stir Fry

  • Oil: Used for stir-frying, adding richness to the dish.
  • Chicken Breast: The primary protein source, thinly sliced for quick cooking.
  • Garlic: Provides a fragrant base for the stir fry.
  • Onion: Adds sweetness and texture.
  • Shiitake Mushrooms: Imparts a meaty texture and earthy flavor.
  • Carrot: Adds color and sweetness.
  • Bamboo Shoot Slices: Contributes a crisp texture.
  • Broccoli Florets: Provides a nutritious and vibrant element.
  • Snow Peas: Adds a fresh and crunchy texture.

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