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Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

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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