Panda Express Chow Mein - Copycat Recipe

Recreate the deliciousness of Panda Express Chow Mein at home with this easy copycat recipe. Flavorful, savory, and packed with vegetables, it’s the perfect side dish for any meal!

Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 373kcal

Ingredients

14 ounces lo mein noodles
4 cups cabbage - angel sliced
3 celery stalks sliced
1 onion diced - small
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce lite
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ tablespoon rice vinegar

scallions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Boil and drain the noodles according to box directions and set aside.
Combine the cabbage, celery, and onion with the vegetable oil, in a large skillet or wok over and cook over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are just softened.
Add the soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Cook while stirring for 1 minute.
Toss in the cooked noodles and gently stir with the sauce until everything is combined.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

● Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
●You can add any cooked protein you like.
●A little red pepper flake to give this dish a great kick.
●You can use fettuccine noodles or any spaghetti-shaped pasta instead of lo mein noodles.
●Panda Express chow mein can be quite oily. But you can add more vegetable oil or even some butter.

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