Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients:
8 ounces Chow Mein noodles
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the Chow Mein Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions:
Cook the chow Mein noodles according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the chow Mein sauce: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until they are no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked chow Mein noodles.
Pour the chow Mein sauce over the chicken, vegetables, and noodles. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated with the sauce.
Add the fresh bean sprouts and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted.