Yakisoba noodles are actually pre-steamed ramen that's pan-fried—Japan borrowed this technique from Chinese chow mein in 1935.
Yakisoba with Chicken
Dive into a delightful bowl of homemade Yakisoba featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a savory sauce that packs a flavor punch! This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for a cozy night in, bringing the taste of Japan right to your kitchen. Get ready to slurp up every last noodle in this satisfying solo meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- 1/4 de repollo
- 1 zanahoria
- 1 diente de ajo
- Jengibre (5 ml)optional
- 1/2 mazo de cebollita de verdeo
- 1/2 cebolla morada
- Pimienta y paprika
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Golden chicken @sadia_py @montana.py (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 cda de miel (15 ml)
- Fideos instantáneos o a base de huevo (240 ml)can use instant noodles or egg-based noodles
- 1 Cdita de almidón (opcional) (5 ml)optional
- 5 cdas de azúcar (75 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 taza de salsa de soja (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the golden chicken in an air fryer or pan for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, stirring every 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until done.
- 3
Chop the vegetables: carrot, cabbage, ginger, onion, garlic, and green onion.
- 4
In a wok, sauté the vegetables in sunflower oil over high heat for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the cooked chicken and the sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sugar, pepper, and paprika.
- 6
Once the sauce reduces, add the noodles and mix well.
- 7
Finish with more green onion and optionally sesame seeds.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Undercook yakisoba noodles by 1-2 minutes from package directions since they'll finish cooking in the wok and absorb sauce without becoming mushy.timing1-2 minutes under
- ✓Heat your wok to 450-500°F before adding oil - water droplets should dance and evaporate instantly to achieve proper wok hei (breath of the wok).equipment450-500°F
- ✓Cut vegetables to uniform 1/4-inch strips and add them in order of cooking time: carrots first, then onions, cabbage last to maintain texture contrast.technique1/4-inch strips
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of starchy noodle cooking water to add with the sauce - it helps bind everything together and prevents the dish from drying out.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden to intensify their nutty flavor through Maillard reactions before sprinkling on top.ingredient2-3 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Yakisoba noodles are actually pre-steamed ramen that's pan-fried—Japan borrowed this technique from Chinese chow mein in 1935.
Yakisoba with Chicken
Dive into a delightful bowl of homemade Yakisoba featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a savory sauce that packs a flavor punch! This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for a cozy night in, bringing the taste of Japan right to your kitchen. Get ready to slurp up every last noodle in this satisfying solo meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- 1/4 de repollo
- 1 zanahoria
- 1 diente de ajo
- Jengibre (5 ml)optional
- 1/2 mazo de cebollita de verdeo
- 1/2 cebolla morada
- Pimienta y paprika
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Golden chicken @sadia_py @montana.py (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 cda de miel (15 ml)
- Fideos instantáneos o a base de huevo (240 ml)can use instant noodles or egg-based noodles
- 1 Cdita de almidón (opcional) (5 ml)optional
- 5 cdas de azúcar (75 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 taza de salsa de soja (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the golden chicken in an air fryer or pan for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, stirring every 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until done.
- 3
Chop the vegetables: carrot, cabbage, ginger, onion, garlic, and green onion.
- 4
In a wok, sauté the vegetables in sunflower oil over high heat for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the cooked chicken and the sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sugar, pepper, and paprika.
- 6
Once the sauce reduces, add the noodles and mix well.
- 7
Finish with more green onion and optionally sesame seeds.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Undercook yakisoba noodles by 1-2 minutes from package directions since they'll finish cooking in the wok and absorb sauce without becoming mushy.timing1-2 minutes under
- ✓Heat your wok to 450-500°F before adding oil - water droplets should dance and evaporate instantly to achieve proper wok hei (breath of the wok).equipment450-500°F
- ✓Cut vegetables to uniform 1/4-inch strips and add them in order of cooking time: carrots first, then onions, cabbage last to maintain texture contrast.technique1/4-inch strips
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of starchy noodle cooking water to add with the sauce - it helps bind everything together and prevents the dish from drying out.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden to intensify their nutty flavor through Maillard reactions before sprinkling on top.ingredient2-3 minutes