Easy Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Easy Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - a quick and easy dish with Asian noodles, chicken, easy homemade yakisoba sauce, carrots, cabbage, pepper and mushrooms.

Packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and very budget friendly, just like the Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry or Shrimp Fried Rice.

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CHICKEN YAKISOBA

Chicken Yakisoba is a very popular Japanese stir fry dish. It's made with noodles, fresh vegetables and pork or chicken tossed with the rich and delicious yakisoba sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. If you love myThai Peanut Noodlesor my Easy Chicken Stir Fry, you will love this dish too. It's very quick to make and full of flavor.

How to make Easy Chicken Yakisoba?

  • Start with preparing the vegetables and cutting the chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Boil water in a pot for noodles. Once boiling. Turn off the heat, add noodles to pot and set kitchen timer to 3 minutes. Cover the pot and let the noodles cook. Once timer is done, drain noodles in colander.
  • Heat up oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Remove from pan onto a plate.
  • Add more oil to pan. Add sliced pepper and carrots. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add cabbage and mushrooms and cook until softened.
  • Add cooked noodles and chicken. Toss together. Add sauce and let everything heat up. Toss well. Serve.
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Tips for making the best Chicken Yakisoba:

  • if you can't find yakisoba noodles, use ramen or even spaghetti
  • use pre-cooked chicken to cut down prep time
  • use coleslaw mix instead of shredding cabbage and slicing carrots
  • add sambaloelekor sriracha to add more heat to the sauce

What is Yakisoba Sauce made of?

  • soy sauce (I use low-sodium)
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • sesame oil
  • fresh ginger
  • fresh garlic

More Asian recipes with noodles:

Thai Peanut Noodles

Chicken Lo Mein

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Chow Mein

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Easy Chicken Yakisoba

Author: Anna

A quick and easy dish with Asian noodles, chicken, easy homemade yakisoba sauce, carrots, cabbage, pepper and mushrooms. Packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights!

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

for yakisoba sauce:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

for chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 pkg Ramen noodles seasoning discarded
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 5 baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 medium carrots sliced thinly

Instructions

  • Start with preparing the vegetables: slice carrots into thin sticks, slice bell pepper, shred cabbage, slice mushrooms.

  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.

  • In a measuring cup, whisk together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, oil, ginger and garlic.

  • Boil water in a pot for noodles. Once boiling. Turn off the heat, add noodles to pot and set kitchen timer to 3 minutes. Cover the pot and let the noodles cook. Once timer is done, drain noodles in colander. You can drizzle a little bit of olive oil over noodles and toss to prevent sticking.

  • Heat up oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook until done, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from pan onto a plate.

  • Add more oil to pan. Add sliced pepper and carrots. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add cabbage and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Add cooked noodles and chicken. Toss together. Add sauce and let everything heat up. Toss well. Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6135IU | Vitamin C: 55.6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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  1. Krista says

    I love a good easy recipe for the week! Means more family time!

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  2. Jade Manning says

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    Now, this is a recipe the whole family will love!

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  3. Catalina says

    Easy Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (12)
    This is making me hungry! Looks so good! I should make this immediately!

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  4. Erin says

    Easy Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (13)
    This is seriously making me hungry!

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  5. Chrissie Baker says

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    This look so tasty Anna..beautiful and delicious meal that I could eat over and over again!!!!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you so much, Chrissie!

      Reply

  6. Natasha says

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    this looks delicious delvious - chinese food is my favorite!! will definitely be have to try for family dinner this week

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Fantastic! Thanks, Natasha!

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  7. Jocelyn says

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    So easy to make and our kids loved it!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      That's wonderful! Thank you, Jocelyn!

      Reply

  8. Steph says

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    Love how easy this recipe was to make! Everyone loved it, thanks!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      I am so glad it was a hit! Thanks, Steph!

      Reply

  9. Rachael Yerkes says

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    winner winner chicken dinner!

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  10. Kristyn says

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    This is my favorite kind of meal!! It looks so tasty! I could eat this everyday!

    Reply

Easy Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

FAQs

Is yakisoba sweet? ›

Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that's seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce. Use any proteins you like—pork, chicken, shrimp, or calamari.

What does yakisoba sauce contain? ›

What is Yakisoba Sauce Made Of? Yakisoba sauce is a sweet, savory, and tangy mix of soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings. Some yakisoba sauce recipes include oyster sauce, which has a more rich umami flavor. I also added sriracha to my yakisoba sauce because I like things a little spicy!

Is yakisoba spicy? ›

Yakisoba sauce is salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and deeply satisfying as it envelops every nook and cranny of the stir-fried noodles. In authentic yakisoba, the main ingredient of the sauce is chūno sōsu, a popular Japanese condiment used as a marinade, salad dressing and dip.

What noodles are similar to yakisoba? ›

Ramen noodles are the most similar to yakisoba noodles and are a great substitute. If you can find fresh ramen, use that, or even fresh chow mein; otherwise instant/dried ramen noodles are super easy to find at your local grocery store.

What's the difference between yaki soba and yakisoba? ›

'fried noodle'), is a Japanese noodle stir-fried dish. Usually, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, but soba in yakisoba are Chinese-style noodles (chuuka soba) made from wheat flour, typically flavored with a condiment similar to Worcestershire sauce.

Which is healthier yakisoba or udon? ›

Which is Healthier, Udon or Soba? With its wholegrain like appearance and buckwheat heavy base, Soba is the healthier choice when it comes to your Asian noodle game. This is because buckwheat is lower in carbohydrates and lower in calories so it's a good choice for those trying to cut back.

Do you put mayo on yakisoba? ›

Add Yakisoba noodle to the pan and stir fry well for a few minutes. Pour Yakisoba Sauce over and sauté for another couple of minutes. Set a side. Transfer Yakisoba to a plate and squeeze Mayo as much as you like.

What is chicken yakisoba made of? ›

This Chicken Yakisoba is a quick stir fry, made with soba noodles, chicken, prawns and egg. The dish is all finished off with a sprinkling of crispy onions and slices of pickled ginger for a bit of fresh heat.

What is a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in yakisoba? ›

Substitutes for Worcestershire Sauce
  1. 1 tsp Oyster sauce +1tsp vinegar.
  2. 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp vinegar + 1 tsp. ketchup.
  3. 1 tbsp fish sauce + 1 tsp soy sauce + 1tsp sugar.
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Is yakisoba just chow mein? ›

A variety of meat and vegetables are used in chow mein, but in yakisoba, pork is the meat of choice and cabbage, carrots, onions, bean sprouts, and green peppers are commonly used.

What is special about yakisoba? ›

The vegetables and proteins are cooked separately, each ingredient taking on a unique flavor and texture that blend harmoniously when combined with the noodles. Yakisoba's irresistible appeal lay in its perfect balance of flavors, textures, and its humble origins. The true magic, however, lies in the sauce.

Can I use ramen noodles for yakisoba? ›

Drain the cooked ramen noodles and add them to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the yakisoba sauce over the noodles and sprinkle a dash of black pepper for an extra kick of flavor.

What is the difference between chicken yakisoba and chicken lo mein? ›

Lo mein is similar to yakisoba, the dish our noodles were designed for, but the sauce is as simple as oyster sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce, rather than a more complex, fruit-based concoction you find with yakisoba.

What is yakisoba sauce made of? ›

Enter yakisoba sauce – loaded with a delightful blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing combo of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! This sauce is like the superhero sidekick of yakisoba noodles.

What do yakisoba noodles taste like? ›

It has the irresistible salty-sweet soft-crispy taste and texture of junk food, but in essence it's a healthy pile of stir-fried cabbage and onions with some noodles mixed in—crowned with a mess of condiments and toppings. It's a quick meal that's easy to cook in both Japanese and American kitchens.

Is yakisoba supposed to be sour? ›

There are many different recipes, but yakisoba sauce has been refined over generations, and is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. The sauce is sometimes made from a mix of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, and a dash of sugar.

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