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Easy chicken chow mein

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Ingredients

• 150g/5oz medium egg noodles
• toasted sesame oil
• 300g/11oz skinless chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
• light soy sauce
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 1 tsp chilli sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp groundnut oil
• 1 red pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
• 150g/5oz beansprouts
• 1 spring onion, sliced lengthways
• freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. 1
   Cook the noodles in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to prevent sticking.
2. 2
   In a bowl, season chicken strips with a dash of light soy sauce, five-spice powder, and chilli sauce (if using). Mix well, then lightly dust with cornflour.
3. 3
   Heat a wok until smoking, add the groundnut oil, then add the chicken and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
4. 4
   Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. 5
   Add the beansprouts and spring onion, then stir-fry for 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Stir in the cooked noodles, season with soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, and freshly ground black pepper.
7. 7
   Pile the noodles onto a serving plate and serve immediately.