| 1 | Chow mein literally means stir-fried noodles. |
| 2 | It"s a quick and delicious way to prepare egg noodles. |
| 3 | If you"re using dried noodles, cook according to package instructions, then cool them in cold water until you"re ready to use them. |
| 4 | If you"re using fresh chinese noodles, boil them for 3-to-5 minutes, then immerse in cold water. |
| 5 | Using a cleaver or sharp knife, slice the chicken into shreds 2 inches long. |
| 6 | Mix chicken with the 2 teaspoons of light soy sauce and rice wine or sherry in a small bowl. |
| 7 | Mix well. |
| 8 | Let the chicken marinate at room temperature about 10 minutes. |
| 9 | Heat a wok or large skillet. |
| 10 | Add the 2 teaspoons of oil, then the chicken shreds. |
| 11 | Stir-fry about 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate. |
| 12 | Clean the wok. |
| 13 | Drain the noodles, shaking off as much water as possible. |
| 14 | Reheat the pan, add the 1 tablespoon of oil and garlic. |
| 15 | Stir-fry for 10 seconds, then add the snow peas and ham. |
| 16 | Stir-fry about 1 minute, then add the noodles, sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and scallions. |
| 17 | Continue to stir-fry about 2 minutes, then return the chicken to the noodle mixture. |
| 18 | Continue to stir-fry about 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked. |
| 19 | Add the sesame oil and give the mixture a few final stirs. |
| 20 | Turn onto a warm platter and serve at once. |
