Hong Kong-Style Chicken Chow Mein

Recipe View 10 mins In a bowl, marinate the thinly sliced chicken breast with beaten egg white, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, and sesame oil. Ensure the chicken is well coated. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 4 mins Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Chinese egg noodles and cook until they are soft yet firm to the bite (al dente), approximately 4 minutes. Drain the noodles thoroughly and spread them out on paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving crispy noodles. (Cook time: 4 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium heat. Add the drained noodles in a thin layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the crispy noodles from the wok and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. (Cook time: 6-10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Using the same wok, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it turns white and is nearly cooked through, approximately 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl, leaving any rendered juices in the wok. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the chicken broth into the wok, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the chopped spring onions, light soy sauce, rice wine (sake), ground white pepper, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Recipe View 4 mins In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the wok and stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Stir in the oyster sauce.

Recipe View Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the fresh bean sprouts and cook, stirring gently, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve the flavorful chicken and vegetable mixture immediately over the crispy chow mein noodles. Garnish with extra spring onions, if desired. Enjoy!