Easy Chicken Chow Mein With Umami Sauce Ready in 30

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce, low sodium preferred
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) white pepper
• 1 pound (450g) fresh or dried chow mein noodles (or egg noodles), cooked according to package directions
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil, for stir-frying
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (100g) sliced carrots, julienned
• 1 cup (100g) sliced green bell pepper
• 1 cup (100g) sliced button mushrooms
• 1 cup (100g) beansprouts, rinsed and drained
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce, low sodium preferred
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) oyster sauce (vegetarian option: hoisin sauce)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground ginger
• Pinch of white pepper