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Panda Express Chow Mein (Copycat)

Our Panda Express Chow Mein copycat recipe is easy to make and tastes just like the Panda Express side dish. Make a healthier version of this chow mein at home for a fraction of the price!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Side, Side Dish
Servings: 8
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 (5.6 ounce) packages Yakisoba noodles or Chinese Egg Noodles (Found in the produce section of the grocery store. Usually, the 3 packages are sold together in one 17oz. pack)
  • ⅔ cup diagonally chopped celery chopped diagonally
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Set aside.
    Small bowl of sauce and seasonings next to a wisk.
  • Remove noodles from packages and discard included flavoring packets. Rinse noodles well, drain, and set aside.
    Colander with drained Yaki-Soba noodles.
  • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and sauté for about 1-2 minutes or until onions start to become soft and transparent. Add cabbage and sauté an additional minute.
    Large skillet with cooked onion, cabbage and celery. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Add noodles and soy sauce mixture to the vegetables. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for an additional 2-3 minutes or until noodles are heated through.
    Cooked Chow Mein Noodles with tongs in a large skillet.

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Notes

  • In this recipe, you can add a shake or two of sesame oil to the vegetable oil to add a deeper flavor, but don't overdo it! I am not including it in the recipe because the sesame oil flavoring can become overpowering really quickly if you aren't careful. I have made it both ways (with and without sesame oil) and they both taste great.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables or a variety of vegetables to your chow mein. Just because Panda Express only uses onions and celery doesn't mean you have to limit yourself!
  • Yakisoba noodles can be found in the produce section of the grocery store. Usually, the three packages are sold together in a single 17-ounce pack. 
  • Don't overcook the noodles. Overcooking them can cause them to break. You want them to be just heated through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg