Description
This Easy Chicken Yakisoba is a flavorful and quick Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce made with soy and oyster sauces. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines tender strips of chicken with crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and classic yakisoba noodles all cooked together in a hot skillet for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), sliced into strips
Vegetables
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
Noodles
- 8 oz yakisoba noodles
Sauces & Oils
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Shred the green cabbage finely and julienne the carrots into thin matchstick pieces to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they turn golden brown on the outside and are cooked through internally. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Vegetables: Add the minced garlic, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry these ingredients together for a few minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Combine Noodles: Add the yakisoba noodles to the skillet. If the noodles are stuck together, rinse them under warm water before adding to separate the strands. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients without breaking the noodles.
- Add Sauces: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and coat the noodles and chicken evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the stir-fry with sesame oil for added aroma and flavor. Optionally, garnish with sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Rinsing the yakisoba noodles under warm water helps separate them if they are clumped together before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or drizzle some sriracha before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or bean sprouts for extra texture and color.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
