Jump to Recipe Looking for a wonderfully tasty Panda Express chow mein copycat recipe that’s equally quick and easy to make for dinners? You’re in luck, as this is one of my fave Panda Express side dishes to make - then mix and match with SO MANY takeout entrees!! Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Recipe All those who love Panda Express know how addictive their chow mein is! My husband is definitely one of those addicts. 🙂 That’s why this is a very popular dish here at home too! I’ve been making this ridiculously delicious Panda Express chow mein noodles for so many years now that it’s literally second nature! They’re so tasty that no one complains about these Chinese noodles being a go-to side dish for many, many dinners! Believe me…my Panda Express Chow Mein is even more delicious than it looks! Try my Hibachi Fried Noodles or teriyaki noodles for more great Asian noodle recipes!!

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I’m not sure if it’s the distance to a Panda or any other of my favorite restaurants, or the boredom brought on by the long Minnesota winters. Either one could have inspired me to to master these noodles at home along with other tasty Panda copycat recipes! We couldn’t be happier with the results of this chow mein dish. With one exception…my husband always points out that the chow mein would be absolutely perfect if I could set it out in one of their hot trays for at least an hour? Really?! 🥘 Ingredients Chow Mein Noodles (I used the Wel-Pac brand found in the Asian aisle at Walmart - yakisoba noodles work too!)Vegetable OilOnion (sliced, about ½ large yellow onion)Celery (thinly sliced - about 2 medium ribs)Green Cabbage (thinly sliced)Cooking Wine (sherry)Soy Sauce (I recommend reduced sodium soy sauce)Oyster SauceKecap ManisGinger Sesame Seed Oil Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions Cook chow mein noodles at a boil, remove and drain before completely cooked. Rinse the noodles with cold water to prevent continued cooking, then coat with a bit of oil (optional) to keep from sticking together. Set aside.Bring a large skillet, frying pan, or wok to high heat and add the vegetable oil. When your oil is hot add sliced onion, celery and cabbage. Cook for about 1 minute (2 minutes if you like your vegetables more tender).Add the noodles and stir to break them up and combine them with the cooked vegetables. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, kecap manis, and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until the noodles are soft.Add the sesame seed oil, toss to coat all of the chow mein and vegetables before serving.Garnish with green onion and/or sesame seeds, if desired. *A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness (we have mixed opinions in the household of whether or not the brown sugar makes the recipe closer to Panda!). 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes You can use Yakisoba noodles as an easy swap for the chow mein noodles.If you want a vegetarian option you can ditch the oyster sauce for a vegetarian oyster sauce made from mushrooms.For an authentic flavor truer to Panda try using vegetable broth to boil your noodles in.For a deeper flavor add just a touch more of sesame seed oil. Be careful not to add too much as a little goes a long way.A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness. Looking for more fabulous Panda Express copycat recipes? I’ve made enough that it was time to add a dedicated Panda Express Recipes index page so that you can find all of your favorite entrees, sides, and appetizers quickly!

🐼 More Panda Express Recipes All my Panda Express Recipes Fried RiceMixed VegetablesSweet Fire ChickenBeijing BeefMushroom Chicken

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Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Recipe

Looking for a wonderfully tasty Panda Express chow mein copycat recipe that’s equally quick and easy to make for dinners? You’re in luck, as this is one of my fave Panda Express side dishes to make - then mix and match with SO MANY takeout entrees!!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 383kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz chow mein noodles (I used the Wel-Pac brand found in the Asian aisle at Walmart - yakisoba noodles work too)▢ 3 tablespoon vegetable oil▢ ½ cup yellow onion (sliced, about ½ large yellow onion)▢ ½ cup celery (thinly sliced - about 2 medium ribs)▢ ½ head green cabbage (thinly sliced)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine (sherry)▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce (I recommend reduced sodium soy sauce)▢ 1 tablespoon oyster sauce▢ ½ tablespoon kecap manis▢ 2 teaspoon ginger (fresh, grated - or ½ teaspoon dry ground ginger)▢ 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

InstructionsCook chow mein noodles at a boil, remove and drain before completely cooked. Rinse with cold water to prevent continued cooking, then coat with a bit of oil (optional) to keep from sticking together. Set aside.12 oz chow mein noodlesBring a large skillet, frying pan, or wok to high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add sliced onion, celery and cabbage. Cook for about 1 minute (2 minutes if you like your vegetables more tender).3 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ cup yellow onion, ½ cup celery, ½ head green cabbageAdd the noodles and stir to break them up and combine them with the cooked vegetables. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until the noodles are soft.1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon kecap manis, 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon oyster sauceAdd the sesame seed oil, toss to coat all of the chow mein and vegetables before serving. Garnish with green onion and/or sesame seeds, if desired. *A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness (we have mixed opinions in the household of whether or not the brown sugar makes the recipe closer to Panda!).1 teaspoon sesame seed oil Video NutritionCalories: 383kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Sodium: 468mg (20%) | Potassium: 179mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 112IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 36mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Chow Mein, copycat, panda express Course Copycat Recipes, Panda Express, Side DishCuisine ChineseAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Looking for a wonderfully tasty Panda Express chow mein copycat recipe that’s equally quick and easy to make for dinners? You’re in luck, as this is one of my fave Panda Express side dishes to make - then mix and match with SO MANY takeout entrees!!

Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Recipe

All those who love Panda Express know how addictive their chow mein is! My husband is definitely one of those addicts. 🙂 That’s why this is a very popular dish here at home too!

I’ve been making this ridiculously delicious Panda Express chow mein noodles for so many years now that it’s literally second nature! They’re so tasty that no one complains about these Chinese noodles being a go-to side dish for many, many dinners!

Believe me…my Panda Express Chow Mein is even more delicious than it looks!

Try my Hibachi Fried Noodles or teriyaki noodles for more great Asian noodle recipes!!

I’m not sure if it’s the distance to a Panda or any other of my favorite restaurants, or the boredom brought on by the long Minnesota winters. Either one could have inspired me to to master these noodles at home along with other tasty Panda copycat recipes!

We couldn’t be happier with the results of this chow mein dish. With one exception…my husband always points out that the chow mein would be absolutely perfect if I could set it out in one of their hot trays for at least an hour? Really?!

🥘 Ingredients

  • Chow Mein Noodles (I used the Wel-Pac brand found in the Asian aisle at Walmart - yakisoba noodles work too!)Vegetable OilOnion (sliced, about ½ large yellow onion)Celery (thinly sliced - about 2 medium ribs)Green Cabbage (thinly sliced)Cooking Wine (sherry)Soy Sauce (I recommend reduced sodium soy sauce)Oyster SauceKecap ManisGinger Sesame Seed Oil

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

  • Cook chow mein noodles at a boil, remove and drain before completely cooked. Rinse the noodles with cold water to prevent continued cooking, then coat with a bit of oil (optional) to keep from sticking together. Set aside.Bring a large skillet, frying pan, or wok to high heat and add the vegetable oil. When your oil is hot add sliced onion, celery and cabbage. Cook for about 1 minute (2 minutes if you like your vegetables more tender).Add the noodles and stir to break them up and combine them with the cooked vegetables. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, kecap manis, and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until the noodles are soft.Add the sesame seed oil, toss to coat all of the chow mein and vegetables before serving.Garnish with green onion and/or sesame seeds, if desired. *A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness (we have mixed opinions in the household of whether or not the brown sugar makes the recipe closer to Panda!).

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • You can use Yakisoba noodles as an easy swap for the chow mein noodles.If you want a vegetarian option you can ditch the oyster sauce for a vegetarian oyster sauce made from mushrooms.For an authentic flavor truer to Panda try using vegetable broth to boil your noodles in.For a deeper flavor add just a touch more of sesame seed oil. Be careful not to add too much as a little goes a long way.A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness.

Looking for more fabulous Panda Express copycat recipes? I’ve made enough that it was time to add a dedicated Panda Express Recipes index page so that you can find all of your favorite entrees, sides, and appetizers quickly!

🐼 More Panda Express Recipes

All my Panda Express Recipes

  • Fried RiceMixed VegetablesSweet Fire ChickenBeijing BeefMushroom Chicken

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 38 reviews

Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Recipe

Looking for a wonderfully tasty Panda Express chow mein copycat recipe that’s equally quick and easy to make for dinners? You’re in luck, as this is one of my fave Panda Express side dishes to make - then mix and match with SO MANY takeout entrees!!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 383kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz chow mein noodles (I used the Wel-Pac brand found in the Asian aisle at Walmart - yakisoba noodles work too)▢ 3 tablespoon vegetable oil▢ ½ cup yellow onion (sliced, about ½ large yellow onion)▢ ½ cup celery (thinly sliced - about 2 medium ribs)▢ ½ head green cabbage (thinly sliced)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine (sherry)▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce (I recommend reduced sodium soy sauce)▢ 1 tablespoon oyster sauce▢ ½ tablespoon kecap manis▢ 2 teaspoon ginger (fresh, grated - or ½ teaspoon dry ground ginger)▢ 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

InstructionsCook chow mein noodles at a boil, remove and drain before completely cooked. Rinse with cold water to prevent continued cooking, then coat with a bit of oil (optional) to keep from sticking together. Set aside.12 oz chow mein noodlesBring a large skillet, frying pan, or wok to high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add sliced onion, celery and cabbage. Cook for about 1 minute (2 minutes if you like your vegetables more tender).3 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ cup yellow onion, ½ cup celery, ½ head green cabbageAdd the noodles and stir to break them up and combine them with the cooked vegetables. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until the noodles are soft.1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon kecap manis, 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon oyster sauceAdd the sesame seed oil, toss to coat all of the chow mein and vegetables before serving. Garnish with green onion and/or sesame seeds, if desired. *A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness (we have mixed opinions in the household of whether or not the brown sugar makes the recipe closer to Panda!).1 teaspoon sesame seed oil Video NutritionCalories: 383kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Sodium: 468mg (20%) | Potassium: 179mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 112IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 36mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Chow Mein, copycat, panda express Course Copycat Recipes, Panda Express, Side DishCuisine Chinese

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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5 from 38 reviews

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 383kcal

Prep 10 minutes

Cooking 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz chow mein noodles (I used the Wel-Pac brand found in the Asian aisle at Walmart - yakisoba noodles work too)▢ 3 tablespoon vegetable oil▢ ½ cup yellow onion (sliced, about ½ large yellow onion)▢ ½ cup celery (thinly sliced - about 2 medium ribs)▢ ½ head green cabbage (thinly sliced)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine (sherry)▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce (I recommend reduced sodium soy sauce)▢ 1 tablespoon oyster sauce▢ ½ tablespoon kecap manis▢ 2 teaspoon ginger (fresh, grated - or ½ teaspoon dry ground ginger)▢ 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

InstructionsCook chow mein noodles at a boil, remove and drain before completely cooked. Rinse with cold water to prevent continued cooking, then coat with a bit of oil (optional) to keep from sticking together. Set aside.12 oz chow mein noodlesBring a large skillet, frying pan, or wok to high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add sliced onion, celery and cabbage. Cook for about 1 minute (2 minutes if you like your vegetables more tender).3 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ cup yellow onion, ½ cup celery, ½ head green cabbageAdd the noodles and stir to break them up and combine them with the cooked vegetables. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until the noodles are soft.1 ½ teaspoon cooking wine, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon kecap manis, 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon oyster sauceAdd the sesame seed oil, toss to coat all of the chow mein and vegetables before serving. Garnish with green onion and/or sesame seeds, if desired. *A small teaspoon portion of brown sugar can be added for additional sweetness (we have mixed opinions in the household of whether or not the brown sugar makes the recipe closer to Panda!).1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

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Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Sodium: 468mg (20%) | Potassium: 179mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 112IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 36mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Copycat Recipes, Panda Express, Side DishCuisine Chinese

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