Description
Chicken Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauce that combines soy, oyster, mirin, and Worcestershire flavors. This quick and easy recipe delivers a satisfying meal full of vibrant colors and textures, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Sauce
- 12 oz. fresh yakisoba noodles (340g)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Chicken
- 8 oz. sliced chicken thighs or breast (225g)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons oil (for chicken coating)
Vegetables and Stir-fry
- 3 tablespoons oil (divided: 1 tablespoon + 2 tablespoons)
- 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 2 cups cabbage (julienned)
- 2 scallions (julienned)
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Remove the yakisoba noodles from the package and transfer them to a bowl of hot water. Gently break the noodles apart to loosen them, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is uniform.
- Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, toss the sliced chicken with cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of oil until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and let it sear without stirring for 1 minute, then stir-fry for another minute until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Stir-fry the shiitake mushrooms for 2 minutes, then add onions, carrots, and cabbage. Continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish: Add the drained noodles, cooked chicken, scallions, and the prepared sauce to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and sauce is well distributed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken Yakisoba is a popular Japanese stir-fry noodle dish that is quick and easy to prepare at home.
- This recipe includes a generous amount of fresh vegetables for a nutritious and colorful meal.
- Fresh yakisoba noodles work best for texture and flavor; if unavailable, fresh or rehydrated ramen or Chinese egg noodles can be used.
- Adjust soy and Worcestershire sauce amounts for preferred saltiness and tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
