Classic Chicken Chop Suey Ready in 30 Minutes

Posted on July 7, 2026

Plated classic chicken chop suey with crisp vegetables and savory sauce

Difficulty

Easy

Prep time

15 min

Cooking time

15 min

Total time

30 min

Servings

4 servings

Classic Chicken Chop Suey Ready in 30 Minutes

Classic Chicken Chop Suey Ready in 30 Minutes

Celebrate National Chop Suey Day with this classic, vibrant chicken chop suey bursting with crisp vegetables and a silky savory sauce — a beloved American-Chinese comfort dinner ready in 30 minutes.

★★★★☆ (1030 reviews)
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Category: Main dish | Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch slurry, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken slices and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add carrots, celery, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. 5. Add snow peas and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  6. 6. Return chicken to the wok. Pour the sauce over everything and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
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Details

Classic American-Chinese stir-fry with chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 316 kcal
Protein 39 g
Carbs 17 g
Fat 18 g

Notes

For best texture, cut vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces. Serve over steamed jasmine rice or fried rice.

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