Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- Chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Soy sauce, as needed
- Cornflour, as needed
Noodles
- Chow mein noodles
- Water for boiling
- Salt, to taste
- A little oil
- Reserved noodle water, as needed
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Minced garlic
- Chopped green chilies
- Sliced carrots
- Sliced capsicum
- Sliced onions
- Sliced cabbage
- Sliced green onions
Sauce
- Light soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Sesame oil or sesame sauce
- Chili sauce
Instructions
- Thinly slice chicken breast and marinate with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and cornflour.
- Boil chow mein noodles in water with salt and a little oil. Reserve some noodle water, then drain.
- In a bowl, mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil or sesame sauce, and chili sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or pan. Add minced garlic and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until fully done.
- Add carrots, capsicum, onions, and cabbage. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add boiled noodles and a little reserved noodle water.
- Gradually add the prepared sauce and toss everything well on high flame.
- Add more noodle water if needed to loosen the noodles.
- Finish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcook the noodles or vegetables. Keep the flame high while tossing for the best chow mein texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Noodles
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese