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Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein

Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein
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Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein is your go-to dish for a quick, delicious meal that captures the authentic taste of takeout in just minutes. This flavorful stir-fry features chewy chow mein noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables like cabbage, celery, and onions, all coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe requires minimal cleanup and delivers big on flavor. Customize it with your choice of protein such as chicken or beef, or keep it vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based alternatives. You’ll find that this delightful dish quickly becomes a weeknight favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 small sliced onion
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 2 tbsp regular 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 (low-sodium, or cold water)
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: vegetable oil, soy sauces, stir fry sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, chicken stock, and cornstarch.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a large pan and blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened. Drain them in a colander without rinsing.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, cabbage, and celery for about 1 minute until softened.
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the pan; add remaining oil along with noodles and sauce into the empty space.
  5. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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