Chicken Chow Mein
Total Time: 45 minutesYield: 4 Servings
Source: www.recipetineats.com
Category: Pasta
Ingredients
12 ounces Chicken Thighs (thinly sliced)8 cups Napa Cabbage (chopped)
5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
4 cloves Garlic (chopped)
12 ounces Chinese Noodles (fresh)
2 whole Carrots (julienned )
3 cups Bean Sprouts
6 whole Green Onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
1⁄2 cup Water
4 teaspoons Cornstarch
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
3 tablespoons Rice Wine
4 teaspoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1⁄4 teaspoon White Pepper
Directions
- In a bowl mix together cornstarch and soy sauce, then mix in oyster sauce, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken, mix to coat, set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat up a large cast iron pan. Add half the noodles in a single thin layer and then cook until crispy. Flip to the other side and cook until crispy. Transfer to a bowl then repeat with the second half of the noodles.
- In a large wok heat 3 tablespoons oil an over high heat. Add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds or until it starts to turn golden. Add chicken and stir fry until the surface gets a tinge of browning but inside is still raw – about 1 minute.
- Add the cabbage, carrot, and the white pieces of green onions. Stir fry for 1 1/2 minutes until the cabbage is mostly wilted.
- Add the noodles, sauce and water. Stir fry for 1 minute, tossing constantly. Add bean sprouts and remaining green onion tops. Toss through for 30 seconds or until the bean sprouts just start to wilt. Remove from heat and serve immediately.