Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 tbsp

water

1 tsp

rice wine vinegar

1 tsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

cornstarch

1 tsp

sesame oil

0.25 tsp

ground black pepper

0.5 piece

chicken breast

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

chicken broth

1 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

oyster sauce

1 tsp

rice wine vinegar

1 tsp

white sugar

0.25 cup

canola oil

divided

1 pound

chow mein noodles

1 stalk

celery

thinly sliced

1 piece

carrot

matchstick-size pieces

0.25 cup

bean sprouts

0.25 cup

onion

thinly sliced

1 piece

green onion

thinly sliced

Step 1
~3 min

In a bowl, whisk together water, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 2
~3 min

Add thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

In a separate bowl, stir together chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, and sugar until well combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook and stir chow mein noodles until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.

Step 6
~3 min

Transfer noodles to a platter.

Step 7
~3 min

Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil into the skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook and stir marinated chicken over high heat until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Add celery, carrot, bean sprouts, onion, and green onion to the skillet.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour the chicken mixture over the crispy noodles on the platter and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of sesame oil at the end for enhanced flavor.

For extra crispy noodles, pan-fry them for a longer time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinade the chicken ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot

Pair with egg rolls or spring rolls

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg Rolls
Spring Rolls
Dumplings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Guangdong, China

Cultural Significance

A popular and widely enjoyed dish in Cantonese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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