Quick and Easy Pancit
Satisfy your craving for a hearty and flavorful meal with this **Quick and Easy Pancit** recipe—an authentic Filipino noodle dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Bursting with the rich umami flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce, this stir-fried dish features tender rice noodles (bihon) tossed with juicy chicken, succulent shrimp, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and cabbage. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a delightful one-pan meal that’s quick to prepare yet packed with savory goodness. Garnish with lemon or calamansi for a zesty kick that enhances every bite. Whether you're seeking a traditional Filipino comfort food or a quick dinner idea, this pancit recipe is a must-try crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams rice noodles (bihon)
- 200 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 150 grams shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 100 grams cabbage, shredded
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 piece lemon or calamansi, for garnish
Instructions
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken and shrimp.
Pour in the chicken broth or water, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the julienned carrot and shredded cabbage, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Stir in the softened rice noodles, tossing gently to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
Season with black pepper to taste and cook for another 2 minutes until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Serve hot, topped with slices of lemon or calamansi for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 5302 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 118.3 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1964 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
