Chicken chow mein

⏱ 25 min · Serves 2

Takeaway-style stir-fried noodles you can make faster than delivery arrives. High heat and everything prepped in advance are the keys.

Per serving: 625 kcal · 50.0g protein · 58.0g carbs · 21.0g fat

Ingredients

• 2 nests egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 pepper, sliced
• 100g beansprouts
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

1. Cook the noodles according to the packet, drain and toss with a drop of oil to stop them sticking.
2. Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked. Scoop out.
3. Add the rest of the oil and stir-fry the garlic, carrot and pepper for 2 minutes.
4. Return the chicken with the noodles, beansprouts and spring onions.
5. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil and toss over a high heat for 2 minutes until everything is coated and hot.