Plain Chicken Chow Mein

Bring a large pot or wok of water to a boil. Add the thick noodles and cook for 5 minutes.

While the noodles are cooking, slice one chicken breast into thin strips.

Once the noodles are cooked, drain them using a strainer.

Immediately plunge the drained noodles into a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain again thoroughly.

Heat a clean wok over high heat until smoking. Add the vegetable oil.

Add the sliced chicken to the hot wok and stir-fry until it's cooked through.

Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and MSG, continuing to stir-fry.

Add the cooked and drained noodles to the wok with the chicken.

Toss the noodles and chicken together to combine.

Season the noodles with another pinch of salt and MSG.

Pour in the dark soy sauce and toss everything vigorously to coat the noodles evenly.

Finish by adding the light soy sauce and sesame oil.

Give the chow mein a final toss to incorporate the last sauces.

Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.