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Colorful Easy Chop Suey with mixed vegetables and tender chicken in a savory sauce served in a white bowl.
Sonia Khan

Easy Chop Suey Recipe | Chinese Stir Fry with Homemade Sauce

Easy Chop Suey Recipe is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir fry made with tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce. It’s a simple weeknight dinner that comes together fast and tastes better than takeout, making it perfect for busy days when you want something hearty, colorful, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Quick Asian Dinner
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Homemade Sauce
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining oil to the pan.
  5. Stir fry the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, cabbage, and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  6. Add the bean sprouts and cook for 1 more minute.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  8. Give the sauce another quick stir, then pour it into the pan.
  9. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables.
  10. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice the vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables if you want that classic crisp-tender stir fry texture.
  • Stir the sauce again before pouring it in because the cornstarch settles quickly.
  • You can swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  • This Easy Chop Suey Recipe is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.