Description

Chicken Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce made from soy, oyster sauce, mirin, and Worcestershire sauce. This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner packed with nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the Chicken

8 oz. sliced chicken thighs or breast (225g)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons oil (for coating chicken)

For Stir-Frying

3 tablespoons oil (divided, plus 2 teaspoons for chicken marinade)
6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups cabbage, julienned
2 scallions, julienned

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Instructions

Prepare Noodles: Remove the yakisoba noodles from the package and place them in a bowl of hot water. Gently break up the noodles to loosen them. Drain thoroughly and set aside to prevent clumping during cooking.
Make Sauce and Marinate Chicken: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar until well mixed. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of oil to coat evenly; set aside.
Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and allow it to sear undisturbed for 1 minute. Then stir-fry for an additional minute until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add onions, carrots, and cabbage, and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes to cook vegetables but maintain their crispness.
Combine and Finish Cooking: Add the drained noodles, cooked chicken, scallions, and the prepared sauce mixture to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through, ingredients are evenly coated with sauce, and flavors meld.
Serve: Transfer the Chicken Yakisoba to plates or a serving platter and enjoy immediately while hot.

Notes

Chicken Yakisoba is a popular Japanese noodle stir-fry that’s super easy to make at home.
This recipe includes lots of fresh vegetables which add flavor and nutrition.
Using fresh yakisoba noodles helps achieve authentic texture but dried noodles can be substituted with slight adjustments.
Adjust sauce ingredients to taste for a sweeter or saltier profile.
For spicier variation, consider adding chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 368 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 17 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg