Learn how professional chefs prepare classic Chicken Chow Mein with tender marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and perfectly caramelized noodles in this step-by-step recipe.
Bring water to a boil and cook one block of noodles in the boiling water for 3 and a half to 4 minutes.
Remove the noodles, rinse them under cold water, and drain well for about 20 minutes.
Prepare the onion by trimming the root and top, cut it in half, peel off the skin, and slice thinly lengthwise along the grain.
Chop the spring onions in half or into desired pieces.
Slice the chicken crosswise against the grain, cutting into halves if needed.
Make the marinade by mixing salt, garlic powder, potato starch, and a small amount of baking soda, then add some vegetable oil and sesame oil if desired.
Marinate the chicken for at least 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator, or longer for better flavor.
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over high heat until very hot.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook undisturbed for 10-15 seconds to sear.