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Panda Express Chow Mein

Make your favorite Chow Mein recipe at home. Loaded with flavor from celery, onion, cabbage, bean sprouts and sesame oil!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chicken broth
  • ⅓ c. Tamari soy sauce
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ⅔ c. chopped celery
  • 1 white onion thinly sliced
  • 2 c. cabbage chopped
  • 16 oz Chinese egg noodles Thai kitchen stir fry noodles will work as well!
  • ½ c. bean sprouts

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and white pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cook noodles according to the package. Drain and set aside. *For this step, cook the noodles in chicken broth for added flavor! We used 8oz chicken broth, and 8oz water*
  3. Meanwhile wash and chop celery into diagonal pieces. Thinly slice the white onion, and chop cabbage into thin strips.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium high heat. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add celery and onion. Saute for 2 minutes, then add cabbage, bean sprouts, and sesame oil. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add noodles and sauce and stir fry an additional 3 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t Have a Wok? That’s not a problem – you can cook chow mein in a large non-stick pan, too.
  • Noodles: You can use any kind of Chinese egg noodles or you can also use Thai Kitchen stir-fry noodles, too.
  • Veggie Tip: You can add more vegetables to this chow mein – snap peas, shredded carrots, mushrooms, chopped broccoli floret are just a few ideas. Heartier veggies will need a longer cook time, so plan for that if you make additions.
  • Add a Protein: To make it a main dish, add a cooked protein like shredded chicken, sliced steak, or shrimp.
  • Make it Ahead: This is a great option for meal prep! You can make it ahead and then store it in containers in the fridge for three to four days. Add a protein, and it’s perfect for easy lunches during the week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 900mg (38%) Potassium 292mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Potassium 292mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.