Chicken Yakisoba (30 Minutes)

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Get ready to savor the delicious flavors of Japanese Chicken Yakisoba with this easy recipe! This delightful dish combines tender chicken, a colorful assortment of veggies including carrots, onions, and red peppers, all tossed together with irresistible yakisoba noodles. Topped off with fresh scallions for a burst of vibrant flavor, this recipe is a true Japanese comfort food. Let’s get started!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz yakisoba noodles
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil yakisoba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Add sliced onion, julienned carrot, and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté until slightly softened.
  6. Push the veggies to the side and add cabbage to the skillet. Sauté until wilted.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix with the veggies.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  9. Add the boiled yakisoba noodles to the skillet, followed by the sauce mixture.
  10. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions.

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite protein or extra veggies. Beef, shrimp, or tofu all work well as do snow peas, broccoli, or mushrooms. Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to your taste preference, adding more or less depending on your palate. Serve with a simple green salad or crunchy spring rolls for a complete meal. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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