Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
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Chicken Chow Mein

By: Ruth A. Dawson 
"My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Noir
Beer Beer
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
  • 1/2 cup green beans
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Directions

  1. In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  2. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 200 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by Marty   view full review
Most of us think of chow mein as having noodles in it. If you wish to try this, I recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2005 by RONNIEB1   view full review
I have tried this recipe several times, I thought it needed kicking up a notch. So I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2003 by veggigoddess   view full review
Ohm, am I missing something here? I have not made this dish because I am looking for a CHOW...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by Roseann   view full review
This was pretty good, although not a true oriental taste. Here are the changes I made (a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Nikki   view full review
Wonderful dish! I made a few changes beforehand such as seasoning the chicken in lemon pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Gabby N   view full review
very excellent chow mein...i would just like to clear something up for everyone...i was born...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by STACYBOBIAN   view full review
I have lived on both the east and west coast. On the east coast we eat chowmein on top of rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by ASHLYNNS MOMMY   view full review
This is a good base recipe. I found the sauce a little bland, I think it needs about twice the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by HouseQuiet   view full review
Love this recipe!!! It seems like it might be a lot of work, but really takes no time to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CATHY IN OHIO   view full review
This recipe was quick and easy but it wasn't exceptional.

 

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