Description
This traditional Filipino Pancit recipe features stir-fried Pancit Canton noodles with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and crisp vegetables all cooked in a flavorful soy and fish sauce broth. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a vibrant, comforting dish perfect for family meals or festive gatherings, served with a refreshing squeeze of calamansi or lemon and garnished with green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 200 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 150 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup snow peas, trimmed
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Noodles and Broth
- 200 grams Pancit Canton noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Calamansi or lemon, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook the Pancit Canton noodles as per the package instructions, typically by boiling them for 3-5 minutes until just tender. Drain the noodles well and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Cook the Meat and Shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and shrimp, cooking until they are just cooked through and no longer translucent. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté the sliced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and soft. Add the julienned carrots, sliced bell pepper, shredded cabbage, and trimmed snow peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they become tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and optional fish sauce. Stir well to combine all flavors, then simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to let the mixture meld.
- Add the Noodles: Add the cooked Pancit Canton noodles to the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the flavorful sauce and to heat everything through.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh calamansi or lemon on top and garnish generously with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Fish sauce is optional but adds authentic depth; adjust according to taste and dietary preferences.
- Use freshly cooked noodles to maintain the best texture and avoid sogginess.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with pork or tofu for variation.
- Calamansi can be replaced with lemon or lime if unavailable.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
