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Chicken chop suey

Chicken and plenty of crunchy vegetables in a light, savoury sauce. Quick, colourful and mild.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.98 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Toss the chicken with 1 tbsp cornflour.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes until cooked, then lift out.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Add the last tbsp of oil. Stir fry the onion, carrot, pepper and mushrooms for 4 minutes.

    4 min
  4. 4

    Add the garlic, stock and tamari and bring to the boil.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cornflour paste and simmer for 1 minute until thickened.

    1 min
  6. 6

    Return the chicken, add the beansprouts and sesame oil, toss for 1 minute and serve with rice.

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