Chicken Chow Mein

Here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken Chow Mein:

Ingredients:

• For the marinade:
  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
• For the chow mein:
  • 8 oz (225g) chow mein noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken:
   • In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the noodles:
   • Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the chicken:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. Cook the vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onion and garlic, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Combine everything:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the cooked noodles and bean sprouts (if using). Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
6. Finish and serve:
   • Add the chopped green onions and give everything one final toss. Remove from heat.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Chicken Chow Mein hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Chow Mein!