CHICKEN CHOW MEIN




Ingredients :

1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut thin 
3 stalks, celery, sliced on an angle, *leaves reserved for use in dish 
1 medium onion, sliced thin 
3/4 cup mushrooms, sliced 
1 1/4 cups fresh broccoli
3 green onions, chopped 
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken stock 
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1-2 points xanthan gum
1/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper 
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
1 teaspoon coconut aminos
1 teaspoon olive oil or coconut oil


Additional and/or optional ingredients:

green onion, for garnish
sesame seeds
Steamed rice, white or brown
Couscous
Konjac noodles/ rice 


Directions:

1) Add your olive oil and garlic to a large skillet.
2) Add the chicken and saute til its 1/2 way cooked.
3) Add the ginger paste, seasonings, stock, and coconut aminos,  mix well.
4) Toss in the onion, celery, and mushrooms. Cover and cook approximately 3-5 minutes.
5) Add in the green onion, mix well. *reserving a couple teaspoons for topping if desired.
6)  Add your broccoli now, cover and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.  I like my broccoli crisp,  youi can cook longer til desired tenderness.
7) DON'T forget the celery leaves !! They give such a wonderful added flavor ! 
8) Lastly, add in the xanthan gum and mix well, turn up the heat and allow to boil to thicken.  

Makes about 6, 1-cup servings. 

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