Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein
If you’re craving a comforting bowl of noodles but need something quick and easy, this Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein is your go-to recipe! Bursting with fresh veggies and savory flavors, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals. With customizable ingredients, including chicken or tofu, this chow mein is not only family-friendly but also budget-savvy. Serve it hot and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade chow mein without the hassle of takeout.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
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 soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients thoroughly.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pan and blanch the chow mein noodles for about 20-30 seconds. Strain and do not rinse.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté onions, cabbage, and celery until softened.
- Push veggies to one side and add another tablespoon of oil with the blanched noodles and sauce; toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg