Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups canned bean sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Method

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce and brown sugar; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  • In a
  • or wok, stir-fry onions and garlic in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add celery, mushrooms and green pepper to skillet; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl. Add chicken and marinade to skillet; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no long pink. Return vegetables to skillet.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the bean sprouts, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice if desired.