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This Copycat PF Chang Dan Dan Noodles recipe is a spicy sesame noodle dish perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. It features homemade dan dan sauce, chewy noodles, and bold flavors ideal for family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces chow mein stir fry noodles
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons shaoxing wine or dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 8 ounces ground chicken
  • 2 scallions sliced green part and white part separated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • ½ cup julienned english cucumber
  • ½ cup bean sprouts canned and rinsed or fresh

Instructions

  1. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions and then drain them.
  2. In a large container or bowl, mix together chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, wine, oyster sauce, and sesame oil by shaking or whisking until well combined.
  3. Stir water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
  4. Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble in ground chicken, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
  5. Add remaining oil to the skillet, then add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and chili paste, stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly to thicken, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Place noodles in a large bowl, spoon sauce over them, and top with green scallion parts, cucumber, and bean sprouts. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can add noodles directly into the sauce in the pan to coat them before serving
  • Use unsalted chicken stock and low sodium soy sauce to avoid excessive saltiness
  • This recipe serves 2 but can be doubled to serve more
  • Feel free to omit any disliked ingredients

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