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Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

Panda Express Chow Mein is one of the most popular side dishes from the iconic American-Chinese restaurant chain. Known for its savory flavor, tender noodles, and stir-fried vegetables, this dish is a comfort food favorite that’s quick to make and always satisfies. With this copycat recipe, you can recreate that irresistible Panda Express flavor right in your own kitchen — perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when those takeout cravings strike! 🥡✨

Ingredients

  • 14 oz yakisoba noodles (or chow mein noodles) 🍜
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
  • 1 cup sliced cabbage 🥬
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion 🧅

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce 🧂
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce 🦪
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil 🛢️
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare Noodles
If using yakisoba, rinse and loosen noodles. Cook chow mein noodles according to package if using dried.

2. Make Sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and sugar.

3. Stir-Fry Veggies
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Sauté onions, celery, and cabbage for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. Add Noodles
Toss in noodles and stir to combine with veggies.

5. Pour Sauce
Add sauce to the pan and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.


 

Notes

Variations 🔄

  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu 🍗🍤
  • Toss in carrots, bell peppers, or bean sprouts 🥕🫑
  • Spice it up with chili oil or sriracha 🌶️
  • Author: niold.com