Ingredients
Method
- Cook the chow mein noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain well, and toss with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Place the chicken strips in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the grated ginger, then toss to coat and let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a large wok or wide skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned on the outside and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the browned bits in the pan.
- Return the wok to medium high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and stir fry for 20 to 30 seconds, just until fragrant, without letting it brown.
- Add the carrot matchsticks, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the pan. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp tender.
- Return the cooked chicken and any juices from the plate to the pan. Add the bean sprouts and cooked noodles.
- Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the oyster sauce, and the sesame oil. Using tongs or two spatulas, toss everything together for 2 to 3 minutes over medium high heat until the noodles are heated through and evenly coated and the sauce lightly glazes all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with a little extra soy sauce if needed. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can replace chow mein noodles with thin egg noodles or well drained spaghetti cooked just to al dente.
- For a spicier version, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil with the sauces.
- Do not overcook the noodles; they will finish cooking in the pan when tossed with the sauce.
- If the mixture looks dry while stir frying, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to loosen the sauce and help it coat the noodles.
- Cut all vegetables into similar sized thin strips so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Make sure the pan is hot before adding the chicken so it browns instead of steaming.
- For a spicier version, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil with the sauces.
- Do not overcook the noodles; they will finish cooking in the pan when tossed with the sauce.
- If the mixture looks dry while stir frying, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to loosen the sauce and help it coat the noodles.
- Cut all vegetables into similar sized thin strips so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Make sure the pan is hot before adding the chicken so it browns instead of steaming.
