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4.94 from 15 votes

Panda Chow Mein

This Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein recipe is easy to make and come together in just 20 minutes. The recipe serves 6 and costs $4.26 to make. That’s just 71¢ per serving!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: copycat recipe, noodles
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 305kcal
Cost: $6.70

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing spoon
  • Colander
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 14 oz package dry lo mein noodles cooked as per package instructions
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 large stalks celery cut on the diagonal
  • 2 cups thinly chopped cabbage
  • ½ yellow onion sliced into thin half-moons
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons oyster sauce
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Instructions

  • In a large deep pan or skillet add the oil. Preheat the pan on high until the oil is shimmering, about 30-45 seconds.
  • Add celery, cabbage, and onion and cook, stirring constantly, until the edges of the vegetables are browned and the onions are translucent about 4 minutes.
    Add the veggies to the hot pan and cook until the onions are translucent and the edges of the veggies are browned.
  • Add garlic and stir constantly for 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
    Add the garlic and stir constantly until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook and stir constantly until the noodle and veggies are coated in the soy sauce and the noodles are heated through.
    Add in the soy sauce and oyster sauce and toss to coat the vegetables and noodles.
  • Serve immediately.
    Overhead picture of copycat chow mein in a pan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg