Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
• 1 lb chicken (cut into strips)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp oil for the pan (or as needed)
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 bunch green onions (sliced into 2" lengths)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the noodles in hot tap water for 1 minute, then drain well and set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together chicken chunks with the cornstarch, soy sauce, and shaoxing wine. Let marinate.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup water, the oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and pepper.

4. 4

   Heat up a generous amount of oil in a wok over medium high heat. When hot, add the chicken, along with any marinade in the bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken browns and cooks through.

5. 5

   Add the onions and cook until the onions soften and the green onions are bright green.

6. 6

   Add the drained noodles and the sauce and toss everything together. Turn the heat up to high and add a searing crisp. Remove the noodles from the pan and enjoy!