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Classic Chicken Yakisoba

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Small Bowl for Sauce
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Yakisoba Sauce

  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mirin or sake with a pinch of sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ small cabbage shredded
  • 1 small carrot julienned
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 packs yakisoba noodles pre-cooked or fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Garnishes

  • Aonori seaweed flakes, optional
  • Pickled ginger beni shoga, optional
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare the Yakisoba Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken thighs and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  1. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Toss in the sliced onion, cabbage, carrot, and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but still have a bit of crunch. Add minced garlic and ginger, then stir for another 30 seconds.
    skillet on medium-high heat, filled with fresh, colorful vegetables

Add the Noodles

  1. If using pre-cooked yakisoba noodles, rinse them under warm water to loosen. Add them to the skillet, tossing with the vegetables. Pour in the yakisoba sauce and mix well to coat everything evenly.

Combine and Serve

  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, mixing it in with the noodles and veggies. Stir-fry everything together for another minute until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Garnish and Enjoy

  1. Plate the yakisoba and top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of aonori if desired. Serve with pickled ginger on the side for a classic Japanese touch.