Panda Express Style Chow Mein

Recreate the iconic flavors of your favorite takeout with this Panda Express Style Chow Mein recipe—a quick, easy, and delicious dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring tender chow mein noodles stir-fried with a colorful medley of cabbage, celery, carrots, and onions, this homemade version is elevated by a savory trio of soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces, finished with the aromatic touch of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, this restaurant-inspired chow mein is every bit as flavorful as the original, making it a fantastic side dish or satisfying vegetarian main. Serve it fresh from the skillet and watch these irresistible noodles disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz chow mein noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups cabbage
• 3 sliced celery stalks
• 1 julienned carrot
• 1 small onion
• 3 chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chow mein noodles and cook them according to package instructions, usually around 5 minutes, until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles cook, prepare the vegetable medley by thinly slicing the cabbage, celery, and onion. Julienne the carrot into thin strips and chop the green onions, setting them aside separately as they will be added last.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce for the chow mein. Set this aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the onions, celery, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Add the cabbage to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the cabbage wilts slightly.

Step 6

Raise the heat to high and add the cooked noodles to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes as the sauce thickens and flavors meld.

Step 8

Finally, drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add the green onions, and toss everything together for the final minute.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve immediately, enjoying your homemade Panda Express-style chow mein as a delicious side or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1409.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1811.3

Total Fat 114.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 61.1g
Cholesterol 0.2mg	0%
Sodium 4216.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 35.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 487.4mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2840.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 37.5%