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Crock Pot Chicken Chow Mein

Delicious Chow Mein take out made at home while you work! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 days 12 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 days 12 hours 45 minutes
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts - cubed
  • 24 oz of bean sprouts 2 cans
  • 24 oz of cut baby corn 2 cans
  • 8 oz water chestnuts 1 can
  • 1 fresh red pepper - chopped
  • 6 stalks of celery - chopped
  • 2 extra large carrots - chopped
  • 1 bunch of green onions - chopped
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger - peeled and minced
  • 3 large cloves of fresh garlic - minced
  • 2 cups of chicken broth*
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 cup of cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup of water
  • 2 packages of chow mein noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in saute pan and brown chicken.
  • Add chicken to the crock pot and then add veggies, ginger, garlic, and mix.
  • Add chicken broth, chili paste, and soy sauce and mix.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hrs.
  • Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved and smooth. Then turn slow cooker to HIGH and mix cornstarch with liquid in crock pot and cook for 20-30 minutes until liquid thickens. Keep cover slightly open to let steam escape.
  • Meanwhile, cook chow mein noodles as directed on package, just a minute less than directed so they are al dente. Drain well.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil on medium/high. Toss noodles into hot skillet or wok and cook on high for 2-3 minutes. You'll hear it sizzle as the noodles get a nice slightly crispy coating.
  • Add noodles to to crock pot, mix, and serve!

Notes

* To make your OWN chicken broth: http://servedfromscratch.com/more-chicken-stock/ This for a large 6-7 quart crock pot. The recipe can be easily halved for smaller crocks. 6h 30m