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Chicken Yakisoba

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables stir-fried with noodles in a tangy umami sauce.

30 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 4 packs yakisoba noodles
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp ketchup in a small bowl to make the sauce.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb sliced boneless skinless chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

  4. 4

    Add 1 sliced yellow onion, 1 cup julienned carrot, and 3 cups shredded green cabbage, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Add 4 packs yakisoba noodles and sauce mixture, tossing constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until fully heated and coated.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Chicken Yakisoba reach?

For Chicken Yakisoba, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Chicken Yakisoba?

The entry for Chicken Yakisoba calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Yakisoba?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Yakisoba uses 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced.

Can I make Chicken Yakisoba gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Chicken Yakisoba is 4 packs yakisoba noodles, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Chicken Yakisoba contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Chicken Yakisoba?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 58 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 980 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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