chicken chow mein... 20 minutes

the goods:

1 pound chow mein noodles

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cups thinly sliced cabbage

1 and 1/2 cups matchstick carrots

4 scallions, chopped

1 and 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

5 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 and 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Prepare noodles according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil; set aside. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and celery and cook until chicken is halfway cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add cabbage, carrots, scallions, and ginger and saute until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes, adding garlic during last minute of cooking. Toss in pasta, then pour sauce mixture over top and toss to coat.