Description
This Quick and Easy Pancit recipe offers a delicious and traditional Filipino stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s both comforting and flavorful, served hot with a hint of zesty lemon.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pancit bihon (rice noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 lb chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup green beans, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the noodles: Soak the pancit bihon rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them, then drain and set aside to prepare for cooking.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing them until fragrant and translucent to build a flavorful base.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pan and cook thoroughly for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, ensuring it’s tender and cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Stir in julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, and sliced green beans. Cook for another 2 minutes to soften the vegetables while maintaining slight crunch.
- Simmer with seasonings: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Combine noodles: Add the drained rice noodles to the pan, mixing well to coat them evenly in the savory broth and sauces.
- Cook noodles: Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until the noodles absorb the broth and become soft but not mushy. Stir in sesame oil if desired for extra aroma.
- Serve hot: Plate the pancit and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over for a fresh, tangy finish.
Notes
- Soaking the noodles properly prevents them from sticking and ensures even cooking.
- Oyster sauce is optional but adds a richer umami flavor to the dish.
- Control the vegetable cooking time for preferred texture; some may like vegetables crisper, others softer.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste, especially for a lower sodium diet.
- Serve immediately to enjoy pancit at its best texture and flavor.
