The crunchy chow mein noodles, sweet-and-salty sauce and stir-fried vegetables and chicken will make you want to chow down until there is nothing left. This dish is cooked entirely in an electric skillet.
Mix all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch. Use 1 tablespoon of the sauce to marinate the chicken (for about 15 minutes) in a bowl.
1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir the cornstarch into the remaining sauce and mix well, until smooth.
3 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Noodles
Meanwhile, heat an electric skillet to 400ºF. Add the canola oil. Lay the chow mein noodles out in the electric skillet and cook them about 5 minutes per side, or until crisp and golden.
Reserve the noodles and keep them warm by wrapping them in foil and then a clean kitchen towel.
For the Stir-Fry
Turn the dial on the electric frying pan to 350ºF and add 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Once hot, add the garlic and onion, and cook for about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant.
1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 garlic cloves, ½ onion
Add the chicken and fry until it’s cooked through.
1 chicken breast
Add the carrots, red bell pepper, bok choy, cabbage and green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
½ carrot, 1 red bell pepper, 4 baby bok choy, 1 cup cabbage, ½ cup green onions
Add chicken broth, water and sauce. Mix well and let it cook for around 2 minutes, or until it thickens.
¾ cup chicken broth, ½ cup water
Place some of the noodles in each dish, top with the stir-fried veggies and sauce and then again with more crunchy noodles. Serve.
Notes
If you’re having difficulty in finding oyster sauce, substitute it by mixing soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
As for the Chinese rice wine, you can replace it with mirin or cooking sake.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. It can be reheated in the skillet over medium heat.