Easy 15-Minute Panda Express Chow Mein
If you’re craving a quick and satisfying meal that captures the essence of your favorite takeout, this Easy 15-Minute Panda Express Chow Mein is the answer! Bursting with vibrant veggies and chewy noodles, this one-pan dish brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in just a few minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this chow mein is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With minimal clean-up and affordable ingredients, say goodbye to takeout menus and hello to homemade deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetarian stir-fry sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or cold water
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together.
- Bring water to boil; blanch chow mein noodles for 20–30 seconds. Strain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté onions, cabbage, and celery until softened (about 1 minute).
- Push veggies aside; add another tablespoon of oil, noodles, and sauce. Toss everything until well-coated.
- Serve hot as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg