Chicken Chow Mein Recipe /lower calorie/

By The Chef July 26, 2013

Chow mein is a Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Chow Mein is one of the most popular Chinese recipe and it can be made at home with this easy recipe.

Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 6h minutes
Yield : 4 servings

Ingredients

vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
boneless skinless chicken thighs - 8 (about 1½ lb) trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
carrots, sliced diagonally - 2 medium (1 cup)
stalks celery, coarsely chopped - 2 medium (1 cup)
onion, chopped - 1 medium (½cup)
garlic, finely chopped - 2 cloves
sliced water chestnuts, drained - 1 can (8 oz)
chicken broth - 1 cup for homemade broth
soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
finely chopped gingerroot - ½ teaspoon
cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
cold water - 3 tablespoons
sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 cup (3oz)
snow pea pods (4oz) - 1 cup
Chow mein noodles, - if desired
skillet, heat oil over - 1 In 10-inch

Instructions

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
Spray 3½- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place carrots, celery, onion, garlic and water chestnuts; top with chicken. In small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce and gingerroot; pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours