Feeds: 4-6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

2 ea. boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup onions, minced
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 cups cabbage, shredded*
1 bag fresh chow mein noodles**
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chicken stock
2 tbsp. canola oil (for cooking)
3 tbsp. soy sauce (for cooking)
2 stalks green onions, chopped, for garnish

• Thinly slice and marinate the chicken breasts with 2 tbsp. each canola oil and soy sauce
• Prepare your vegetables
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil
• Place the noodles in a bowl
• Pour the boiling water over the noodles and let stand until the noodles are tender, 3-5 minutes ( read the cooking instructions on your package for best coking times!)
• Drain the water and rinse thoroughly with cold water, then drain thoroughly
• Heat a wok to medium high heat, add cooking oil
• Place the chicken in the wok and saute until cooked through, 2-3 minutes, depending on the size
• Remove the chicken from the wok with slotted spoon, leaving behind the excess oil, set aside
• Add the onions and garlic to the wok, sautéing until translucent
• Add the carrots and cabbage, saute, then add the chicken stock and cook until the vegetables are tender and the stock has virtually cooked away
• Return the chicken to the wok and combine, add the soy, and adjust the seasoning to your liking
• Add the noodles to the wok and stir everything to combine, adjust the seasoning and serve

This dish is very versatile. The term Pancit actually translates to the word noodle, referring more to the fact that it is a noodle dish, rather than the dish itself. There are almost endless variations, featuring various vegetables and/or meats. Once you have the hang of the basics, take this basic dish and explore.

*feel free to use suey choy or napa cabbage*
**now, traditionally this dish would be prepared with rice noodles, but again, this is passed down from person to person and the origins of the dish has changed to suit our family’s needs, choose your family’s favourite noodle and create your own tradition**