Chicken Yakisoba
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Chicken Yakisoba
Description
The Chicken Yakisoba recipe uses pre-packaged yakisoba noodles cooked briefly in boiling water, then combined with stir-fried vegetables and sliced chicken breast. The vegetables are sautéed separately to maintain their texture before being reunited with chicken and noodles. The seasoning comes both from the flavor packets included with the noodles and a blend of teriyaki and soy sauce, which adds moisture and depth to the dish, preventing dryness.
The finished Yakisoba has a balance of tender noodles with slightly crisp vegetables and savory chicken. The combination of sweet teriyaki and salty soy sauce along with the seasoning packet creates a well-rounded sauce coating. Stirring until the cabbage softens finishes the cooking and integrates the flavors. This technique preserves texture while binding the components together.
Serve Chicken Yakisoba hot, straight from the pan. It can be paired with pickled ginger (beni shoga) for a traditional touch, which adds brightness and contrast. Adjusting the sauce consistency is possible by thinning with broth if needed, allowing control over the dish’s moisture and preventing the noodles from breaking.
For variations, chicken can be swapped with bacon and vegetables changed according to availability or preference, as noted in the recipe tips. Keeping the noodles coated with sauce while maintaining their integrity is key, so the dual sauce approach helps with that balance. Using fresh or thawed vegetables and moderate heat aids in retaining texture.
Ingredients
- 2 (7 ounce) yaki soba noodles You can find these at an Asian Market store and will have flavor packets included, packages
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced, boneless
- 2 carrot chopped
- 1 cup baby corn drained
- 1/2 cup water chestnut sliced
- 1/2 cup pea the frozen kind, thawed
- 1/2 cabbage chopped
- noodle seasoning mix from noodles packet
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add yakisoba noodles. Using a fork, stir while separating noodles. Once noodles have separated (about 45 seconds), immediately remove from heat and drain. Set noodles aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add onion, peppers, and garlic and saute until onions become transparent. Remove from skillet.
- Add chicken to skillet and saute until chicken is white on all sides. Add onion/pepper mixture back to the skillet along with carrots, corn, water chestnuts, and peas. Sauté for 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
- Add drained noodles and cabbage. Sprinkle seasoning packets over the top and toss to combine. Combine teriyaki sauce and soy sauce and toss with noodles until well combined.
- Stir until cabbage has softened and everything is heated through. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the flavor packets included with yakisoba noodles for initial seasoning but combine with teriyaki and soy sauce to prevent the noodles from becoming dry and breaking.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with some broth over medium-high heat before adding to noodles.
- Serve topped with beni shoga (pickled red ginger) for added brightness and contrast in flavor.
- For a bacon version, substitute cooked bacon for chicken and use vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and cabbage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1854mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1128mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 6475IU | 130% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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