How to make Chicken Chow Mein at home like a chef!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber; rice noodles can be less expensive.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Mix chicken with light soy sauce and water, set aside for 10 minutes.

Cut cabbage, remove core, and thinly slice.

Peel and cut carrots into matchsticks.

Cut green tops of scallions into 2 inch pieces and finely chop the white part.

Slice and mince ginger and garlic.

Mix chicken strips with cornstarch.

Cook noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions, drain, wash with cold water, and coat with oil.

Heat oil in a wok and scramble eggs, then set aside.

Add more oil and stir fry chicken on high heat until cooked through, then set aside.

Stir fry ginger, garlic, and scallion whites for 1 minute.

Add carrots and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Add cabbage and stir fry until lightly charred, then set aside.

Stir fry noodles for a couple of minutes.

Add back stir fried chicken and vegetables.

Pour in the sauce and mix well, stir fry for a couple of minutes.

Add black pepper and MSG (optional).

Add sesame oil, eggs, scallion greens, and mix.

Stir fry for 2-3 minutes and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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