Description
Quick and Easy Pancit is a classic Filipino noodle stir-fry dish featuring tender rice noodles tossed with savory chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful soy-oyster sauce. Perfect for a fast, comforting meal packed with authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles or pancit bihon noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup green beans, sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Soften the noodles. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10–15 minutes until they become soft, then drain and set aside to prepare for stir-frying.
- Sauté aromatics and protein. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the shredded cooked chicken and stir-fry for an additional 1–2 minutes to warm through.
- Add vegetables. Toss in the sliced carrots, green beans, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2–3 minutes until they become slightly tender but still crisp.
- Prepare and add sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, ground black pepper, and chicken broth. Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Toss noodles with sauce. Add the soaked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss them well so they are fully coated with the sauce and ingredients. Continue to stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the liquid mostly absorbed.
- Adjust seasoning and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the pancit hot, garnished with freshly chopped green onions and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp or pork for the chicken if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu instead of meat.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
