#Give up the Chinese restaurant and create your own delicious version of this great favorite.# Mix the soy sauce with the sugar and salt and add the chicken pieces. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes. Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade.

Heat the wok and add the oil. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken.

Fry the onions for 2-3 minutes and add the bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.

Return the chicken to the pan and add the sesame oil.

Dissolve the monosodium glutamate and the cornstarch in the stock and pour over the chicken mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens. #COOK'S TIP# Bean sprouts should always be bought on the day they are to be used as they deteriorate rapidly.