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Delicious Panda Express-style Chow Mein with vegetables and noodles

Panda Express Chow Mein

Enjoy the perfect balance of savory sauce, tender noodles, and fresh vegetables in this homemade version of Panda Express Chow Mein.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Oils

  • 1 pound fresh Chow Mein Noodles Look for them in the refrigerated section of your Asian grocery store.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Use toasted sesame oil for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Canola oil, peanut oil, or other neutral oils work well.

Vegetables

  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sliced thinly.
  • 2 stalks Celery Thinly sliced diagonally.
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned or thinly sliced diagonally.
  • 1 cup Cabbage (Napa or Green) Shredded or thinly sliced.
  • 4-5 stalks Green Onions Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Protein

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast, Shrimp, or Beef Cut into bite-sized pieces.

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Low sodium soy sauce is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Helps to tenderize the protein.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Powder Or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or 1 clove garlic, minced.

Chow Mein Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium soy sauce is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce For umami and depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Marinate the chicken, shrimp, or beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch with water to prepare the sauce.
  • Boil the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Cooking

  • In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cook the marinated protein until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, stir-fry the onions, celery, carrots, and cabbage until just tender but still crisp.
  • Add the noodles and protein back to the pan, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.

Serving

  • Serve your homemade Chow Mein hot in a bowl, garnished with green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, add bean sprouts or bell peppers when stir-frying the vegetables. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the protein; this helps it sear instead of steaming. Taste the sauce before adding it to the stir-fry to adjust sweetness or saltiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chow Mein, easy recipe, Healthy Dinner, Panda Express, Stir Fry
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