Description
Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein is a quick and delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up chewy chow mein noodles stir-fried in a savory sauce with crunchy cabbage, celery, and onions. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, providing a budget-friendly meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. With its customizable ingredients and bold flavors, it’s an easy way to satisfy your cravings while keeping cleanup minimal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small sliced onion
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock (or cold water)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pan and blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened. Drain in a colander without rinsing.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in the same pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, cabbage, and celery for about one minute until softened.
- Push vegetables to the side of the pan, add remaining oil, then add noodles along with the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg