Classic Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 12 ozfresh chow mein noodles (or dried, cooked)
• 1 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbspsoy sauce, divided
• 1 tspcornstarch
• 3 Tbspvegetable oil, divided
• 2 cupsgreen cabbage, shredded
• 1carrot, julienned
• 1 cupbean sprouts
• 3scallions, sliced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 Tbspoyster sauce
• 1 Tbspdark soy sauce
• 1 tspsesame oil

Nutrition / serving

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Method

1. 1

   Toss sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch; marinate 10 minutes.

   ⏱Start 10:00
2. 2

   Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions, drain, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the chicken until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

   ⏱Start 3:00
4. 4

   Add remaining oil and stir-fry cabbage, carrot, and garlic 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.

   ⏱Start 2:00
5. 5

   Add the noodles to the wok along with remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil, tossing to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the wok along with bean sprouts and scallions, tossing everything together over high heat 1-2 minutes.

   ⏱Start 1:00
7. 7

   Serve immediately.