Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• fresh chow mein noodles — 350 g
• chicken breast — 200 g, sliced thin
• cabbage — 1/4 head, shredded
• carrot — 1, shredded
• soy sauce — 2 tbsp
• oyster sauce — 1.5 tbsp
• sesame oil — 1 tsp
• cooking oil — 2 tbsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Boil the noodles in a pot of water for 2 minutes (they should still be springy), then drain and rinse under cold water so they stop cooking.
2. Slice the chicken as thin as you can against the grain.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the chicken 2-3 minutes until white all over and no pink remains. Remove to a plate.
4. Add the remaining oil, then the cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry on high heat 1-2 minutes until the cabbage wilts slightly but stays crunchy.
5. Add the noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Toss with tongs for 2 minutes until every strand is coated and hot.
6. Let the noodles sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to get slightly crispy bits on the bottom, then toss again.
7. Return the chicken, drizzle sesame oil, toss once more, and serve.