Chicken Chow Mein - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 tablespoons mirin
    3 tablespoons light soy sauce
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
    10 ounces dried medium egg noodles
    3 tablespoons sunflower oil
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 inches piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
    1 carrot, diced
    1 -2 cup snow peas, trimmed
    3 leaves napa cabbage, sliced
    5 scallions, sliced
    2/3 cup chicken stock
    2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    2 tablespoons light soy sauce
    1 - 1 1/2 cup bean sprouts
Preparation
    Mix the mirin, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a shallow dish; add in the chicken and turn to coat in the marinade.
    Let marinate 30 minutes (in refrigerator), then drain and reserve marinade.
    Meanwhile, cook the noodles following package directions; drain and refresh under cold running water, set aside.
    Heat a wok until hot; add in oil, then toss in the chicken; stir-fry until golden, 3-4 minutes.
    Remove chicken from wok, using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, and set aside.
    Add in garlic, ginger, carrot, snow peas, napa cabbage, and scallions to the wok; stir-fry 2 minutes.
    Return chicken to wok and pour in the stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and reserved marinade; stir-fry until liquid has reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
    Stir in the cooked noodles and beansprouts; heat through and serve immediately.

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