Description
Our chicken chow mein is on the table in no time. This classic Chinese stir fried noodle dish is loved around the world.
Ingredients
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- 9 oz chow mein noodles (or egg noodles)
- 9 oz chicken breast
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 1 bunch green onions
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with about 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry. Add 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 to 4 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing frequently, until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Cut the (small) carrot into thin strips or grate it coarsely. Rinse the bean sprouts and finely chop the garlic.
- Stir fry the carrot, bean sprouts, and cabbage over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 30 seconds.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add them to the vegetables.
- Return the chicken to the wok along with the sauce and toss everything together well. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with roughly sliced green onions.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese