Turkey Chow Mein

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ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, sliced on the diagonal
1/2 sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (6.5 ounce size) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 stalks bok choy, cut in 1/2-inch slices
2 cups bean sprouts
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 pound turkey breast, cut in 1/2" strips
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups steamed brown rice
3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes.

Add the celery and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bok choy, and bean sprouts. Season with five spice powder and mix well.

Add the turkey, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 more minutes.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Add to the turkey mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.

Serve the turkey chow mein over steamed brown rice and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

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reviews & comments

momalicious August 28, 2021

I'd like to try this. It sounds like a dish my family & I would love, but I have no idea what five spice powder is. Is it something I can put together myself from the spices I have on hand, since I'd hate to buy a jar if I won't use it often in the future.
- CDKitchen Reply:
  
  You can make your own Chinese five-spice powder fairly easily with this recipe: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/13/Chinese-Five-Spice-Powder122862.shtml

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