Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs , thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or ground black pepper)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger , minced
• 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles , or 6 oz (170 g) dried chow mein noodles
• 2 small carrots , julienned (yields 1 cup)
• 1 anaheim pepper or other hot pepper of your choice , sliced (Optional)
• 4 green onions , cut into 2” (5 cm) pieces, white part halved lengthwise

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the sauce: Mix chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil in a bowl.

3. 3

   Stir fry: Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and ginger. Stir in cabbage, carrots, and chicken. Pour in the sauce, add noodles, and stir fry until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve.