Chicken chow mein

Prep time
25min
Cook time
10min
Serves
4

Chinese stir-fried noodles with chicken makes for a family-friendly lunch or supper.

Ingredients:

Sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) sesame oil
  • 4 Tbsp (60ml) soy sauce
  • 5 Tbsp (75ml) oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) corn flour
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) honey
Chicken:
  • 250g chow mein or yaki soba noodles
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) oil
  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into 1cm-thick slices
  • 2 cups (500ml) cabbage, shredded
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 4 spring onions, sliced at an angle (keep the white and green bits separate)
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp (5ml) sesame seeds

Method:

  • Whisk all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or pan on high heat.
  • Add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and almost cooked through. Set the chicken aside.
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, whites of the spring onion, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Sauté until slightly softened. Add the chicken and noodles, then pour the sauce over them. Toss well and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Serve the chow mein immediately, garnished with spring onion greens and sesame seeds.