Ingredients
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1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
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4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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6 -8 green onions, sliced, including green
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1 1/2 cups sliced celery
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1 cup low sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/3 cup light soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 (8 ounce) can bean sprouts
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/3 cup water
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1 medium garlic clove, crushed
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet; brown chicken, stirring to brown all sides. Put chicken pieces in crockpot. Stir in all ingredients except cornstarch and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Turn to high. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; stir until mixture is smooth and cornstarch is dissolved. Stir into the slow cooker liquids. Keeping cover slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, cook on HIGH until thickened, about 15 to 30 minutes (this step can be done more quickly on the stovetop over medium heat). Serveover rice or Chinese noodles.