Easy Filipino Pancit Recipe with Chicken

This Pancit is a tasty Filipino dish full of flavor, including meat, vegetables, and noodles. It’s a tasty lunch or dinner-time recipe to switch it up.

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I love a good ethnic dish and this Pancit is one that we have always enjoyed! I learned it from a friend of the family many years ago and we haven’t turned back.

It has a variety of ingredients, most of which you can easily get at your local grocer, so that is a real big plus for us when it comes to this dish.

Pancit noodles are some of the tastiest things you’ll try. They’re thin rice noodles that have a great flavor and texture.

This will probably remind you of stir fry, but it’s different. Trust me when I tell you that filipino recipes are special. This is a simple dish with big flavor!

Done in just a little under 1 hour from prep to finish it makes a great dinner or lunch recipe that you will want to make over and over again.

At least we do, we can’t get enough of it and with all the ingredients it is filling enough that you can enjoy it as a whole meal in itself. 

If you are a fan of trying new dishes like we are then you absolutely have to try this Pancit, it will quickly be one that becomes a regular menu option.

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Jump to:

• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE PANCIT:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND BIHON NOODLES?
• CAN I USE OTHER MEATS?
• WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH PANCIT?
• ANY ADDITITONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Easy Filipino Pancit Recipe with Chicken

1. Ingredients are readily available at your local grocer. Even the chewy rice noodles!
2. You can double this recipe to serve more people.
3. This is great for both lunch and dinner.

• Chicken breast
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Yellow onion
• Garlic
• Green beans
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Chicken stock
• Dark soy sauce
• Reduced sodium soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Granulated sugar
• Pancit Bihon noodles
• Peanut oil, for cooking

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1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the chicken stock, dark soy, low sodium soy, oyster sauce, and sugar.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
4. Once shimmering, add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned, approximately 6-10 minutes. Stir frequently to make sure it cooks evenly. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the skillet and allow to heat. Add the onions, sauté until they are translucent, about 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
6. Add the green beans, cabbage, and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened, stirring often.
7. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or up to a minute 1 minute, stirring frequently, until softened and browning slightly.
8. Reduce to low heat and add the savory sauce.

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1. Add the chicken back to your wok or skillet.
2. Break your noodle block in half and add it to the wok or pan. Make sure to stir the noodles so they are completely coated in the sauce. If you don’t have enough sauce to coat them, add an additional 1/4 – ½ cup of chicken stock until they are.
3. Once the noodles are coated simmer until the noodles are soft and most of the sauce has been absorbed. This will take 10-15 minutes.
4. Serve with lime wedges.

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WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND BIHON NOODLES?

If we cannot find them in the ethnic section of our grocery store they are easily available to order on Amazon.

If you decide that you want to change the type of noodles, you can substitute for rice vermicelli noodles as well.

CAN I USE OTHER MEATS?

Usually, we use chicken, but pork can also be used in this easy recipe. You will still want to cut it into smaller pieces, just like you would with the chicken.

So those are the only two ways we have made it, but you can even leave the meat out if you do not want to include that.

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WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH PANCIT?

If we really want to make this a meal, then we do add some side dishes or appetizers to compliment this dish, some include:

1. Lumpia
2. Filipino Garlic Fried Rice
3. Kinilaw
4. Sisi

ANY ADDITITONS?

Think Asian market when you look for ingredients.

For me, a classic Filipino dish needs authentic ingredients!

• Green onions: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for extra flavor.
• Fish sauce: Add a dash of fish sauce for a deeper savory taste.
• Snow peas: Mix in some snow peas for added crunch.
• Chinese sausage: Slice and stir in Chinese sausage for a sweet-savory twist.
• Bell peppers: Add sliced bell peppers for more color and flavor.
• Bean sprouts: Toss in bean sprouts for extra texture.
• Bok choy: Include bok choy for added greens.
• Snap peas: Add snap peas for a crunchy addition.
• Rotisserie chicken: Substitute or add rotisserie chicken for convenience.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

Certainly! This Filipino staple is easy to make swaps for.

I’ve got a list here of simple ingredients that you can try.

• Bihon noodles: Use pancit canton or egg noodles instead.
• Chicken breast: Replace with chicken thighs for more juiciness.
• Oyster sauce: Use hoisin sauce as a sweeter alternative.
• Vegetable oil: Swap with olive oil for a lighter taste.
• Chicken stock: Replace with chicken broth for a richer flavor.

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This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 3 days.

This can also be frozen, placed in a freezer container and it will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

To defrost place in your refrigerator overnight and you can reheat in a wok with some oil or in the microwave.

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Looking for that one great recipe that is really quick and easy to whip up but slightly different but delish?

Then you need to make this Pancit with Chicken.

You can’t go wrong with this classic Filipino recipe!

If you’ve tried this PANCIT, let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!