Description
Easy Chicken Yakisoba is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish perfect for solo diners or busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and savory yakisoba sauce come together in a vibrant, comforting meal that captures the authentic street food taste at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 green cabbage leaves
- ¼ onion (3.5 oz, 100 g)
- 4 inches carrot (2 oz, 60 g; bottom end close to the tip)
Protein
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken thigh (5 oz, 142 g)
Seasonings & Oil
- ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
Main Components
- 1 serving yakisoba noodles
- 1 serving yakisoba sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and chop the green cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the onion and carrot. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized chunks and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat the Pan: Place a skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking, ensuring it’s hot enough to sear the chicken nicely.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the sliced onion, carrot, and chopped cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables with the chicken for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Incorporate the yakisoba noodles into the pan with the chicken and vegetables. Pour the yakisoba sauce over everything and toss thoroughly to combine, ensuring the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated with sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Cook everything together for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through. Remove from heat and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for college students, singles, or anyone cooking for one.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for tender and moist texture; you can substitute chicken breast if preferred.
- Yakisoba sauce can be store-bought or homemade with a blend of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and oyster sauce for authentic flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or bean sprouts to customize your dish.
- Cook noodles separately and drain well before adding to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 687 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1116 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
