Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• Dried Chinese egg noodles 250 g
• Chicken breast, thinly sliced 300 g
• Cornstarch 2 tsp
• Shaoxing wine 2 tsp
• Soy sauce 3 tbsp
• Oyster sauce 2 tbsp
• Sugar 2 tsp
• Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
• Cabbage, shredded 200 g
• Carrot, julienned 1 small (80 g)
• Onion, sliced 1 medium (100 g)
• Garlic, minced 3 cloves
• Bean sprouts 150 g
• Green onions, cut into 4 cm pieces 4 (40 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss the chicken with 2 tsp of the soy sauce, the cornstarch and the Shaoxing wine.

2. 2

   Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until just tender, then drain, rinse with cold water and toss with 1 tsp of the oil.

3. 3

   Mix the remaining soy sauce with the oyster sauce and sugar.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 4 minutes, until cooked through, then set it aside.

5. 5

   Heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic and carrot for 2 minutes, then add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the noodles and the sauce and toss for 2 minutes, until the noodles are coated and lightly crisp at the edges.

7. 7

   Return the chicken, add the bean sprouts and green onions, toss for 1 minute and serve.