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Chicken Yakisoba

Published: Sep 16, 2017 · Modified: Jun 14, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Chicken Yakisoba with flavorful chicken, crisp veggies, and noodles, is hearty, delicious, and sure to be a family favorite! A quick one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights!

chicken yakisoba on a serving plate
Chicken Yakisoba

Although I love to cook and enjoy nothing more than creating scrumptious things in the kitchen, there are days when I just can't don't want to be bothered with preparing a complicated meal. Thank goodness for simple one-pan dishes like this chicken yakisoba, I can keep G deliciously fed without a lot of effort. 🙂

What is yakisoba

Yakisoba is a popular Japanese street food traditionally cooked on cast iron griddles called teppan and commonly sold in convenience stores, food stalls, and local festivals across Japan.

It's a delicious stir-fry made with fresh wheat noodles and bite-sized pork, chicken or seafood, and vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. The completed dish is then topped with nori flakes, red pickled ginger, or mayonnaise before serving.

Like most stir-fries, it is the perfect use for whatever bits and pieces of meat and vegetables you have on hand. I used chicken breast, cabbage, and carrots in this recipe but sliced beef, pork belly, ground pork, sausages, shrimp, squid, shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and scallions are also common additions.

eating yakisoba with chopsticks

Cooking tips

  • Yakisoba literally means "grilled noodles" as the dish is usually cooked on a teppanyaki griddle. If you don't have one at home, use a wide skillet with enough contact surface to allow the noodles, meat, and vegetables to caramelize nicely.
  • This is a quick dish so have everything prepped and ready to go before starting with the stir-fry. Cut ingredients in uniform bite-size to ensure fast and even cooking.
  • The brand of fresh noodles I buy recommends loosening the noodles by warming in the microwave for about 1 minute or rinsing briefly in hot water.  Please check your noodle package for directions.
  • Yakisoba noodles usually come with their special sauce. You can use that or make your own following the recipe below. If you can't find fresh yakisoba noodles, substitute ramen noodles.
  • Cook on medium-high heat. You want the noodles to slightly sear and not turn mushy in the steam.

More noodle recipes? Try this ramen stir-fry that's easy to make and so loaded with delicious add-ins!

chicken yakisoba on a serving plate
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3.71 from 17 votes

Chicken Yakisoba

Yakisoba with chicken and tender-crisp vegetables is a delicious stir-fry noodle dish that's sure to be a family favorite. It's quick and easy to make and is the perfect weeknight dinner or any time snack.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 package (17 ounces) fresh yakisoba noodles
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly into strips
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • ½ head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned

For the Yakisoba Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
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Instructions

  • Rinse yakisoba noodles in hot water according to package's directions. 
  • In a teppan grill or a wide skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, until it begins to change color.
  • Add carrots and cook for about 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Add cabbage and continue to cook, stirring regularly, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Add noodles and yakisoba sauce. Gently stir until noodles are evenly coated with sauce and vegetables and meat are well distributed.
  • Continue to cook, gently tossing together, until noodles are heated through and sauce begins to caramelize. 
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with red pickled ginger and dried green seaweed. Serve hot.

For the Yakisoba Sauce

  • In a small combine, combine Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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  1. Ynwet says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Where can I buy a fresh yakisoba noodles?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      May 05, 2019 at 12:25 am

      I buy mine at Seafood City in Southern California but I've also seen yakisoba noodles at major groceries such as Walmart.

      Reply
  2. Jewel says

    November 29, 2018 at 1:56 am

    5 stars
    So looks really good. I’m glad they found your page. I have never cooked any of this before and I’m gonna start I can’t wait !

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jodi Fortner says

    September 09, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Which brand of Worcestershire sauce did you use? I just learned that there is the Asian version (Bull-Dog) or the English version -- the two are quite different.

    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      May 05, 2019 at 12:26 am

      We use Lea & Perrins at home 🙂

      Reply
  4. Therese says

    May 12, 2018 at 11:11 am

    What kind of ketchup did you use? Tomato or banana? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      May 12, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      I used tomato ketchup 🙂

      Reply
  5. maricon matarazza says

    September 17, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Yummy, I used to make this almost every day, it's one of my favorite!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 17, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      Great tummies think alike 🙂

      Reply

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