Crispy Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 16 oz chow mein noodles (crispy style)
• 1¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup oyster sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 carrots
• 3 cup napa cabbage
• 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
• 2 green onions (optional)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp white pepper

Steps

1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Slice chicken breast into thin strips. Mince garlic and ginger. Thinly slice onion, celery, and carrots. Shred napa cabbage.
3. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chow mein noodles in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Add another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add chicken strips and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
5. Add remaining vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic, ginger, onion, celery, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Return chicken to the skillet. Add napa cabbage and bean sprouts (if using). Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
7. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the crispy chow mein noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.