Print

Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.6 from 130 reviews

This homemade Panda Express Chow Mein recipe delivers a deliciously flavorful and balanced stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender yellow onions, crunchy celery, shredded cabbage, and fresh scallions, all tossed with classic chow mein noodles and a savory soy-based sauce. Perfectly crispy in spots and bursting with umami from oyster sauce and garlic-ginger paste, this recipe is a quick and satisfying way to enjoy a takeout favorite from your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
  • 2 scallions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)

Noodles

  • 1 pack chow mein or yakisoba noodles with seasoning packet

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, brown sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced onion, sliced celery, and shredded cabbage. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 to 7 minutes until they are fragrant, tender, yet still slightly crisp, which builds a textured base for the chow mein.
  3. Add the Noodles: Add the chow mein or yakisoba noodles along with the seasoning packet directly into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
  4. Toss and Cook: Toss everything together thoroughly so the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Continue to cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are heated through and develop a slight crispiness in some spots.
  5. Serve: Garnish the finished chow mein with the reserved sliced scallions to add a fresh note. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute oyster sauce with a vegetarian mushroom sauce.
  • If chow mein noodles are unavailable, yakisoba noodles are a good substitute with similar texture.
  • Adjust brown sugar in the sauce to taste for a sweeter or less sweet profile.
  • To add protein, consider tossing in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu during the vegetable cooking step.
  • Use a large skillet or wok for best results to allow space for tossing and even cooking.

Keywords: Panda Express Chow Mein, chow mein recipe, Chinese takeout copycat, stir-fried noodles, vegetable chow mein

Find it online: https://bakedbylisa.com/panda-express-chow-mein-recipe/