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Chicken Pancit

Chicken Pancit
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Chicken Pancit is a classic Filipino noodle dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings. This quick and comforting meal combines rice vermicelli noodles with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, soy sauce, and chicken broth, finished with a touch of calamansi or lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

Noodles

  • 150g pancit noodles (rice vermicelli)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup green beans, julienned
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded

Aromatics

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Optional Garnishes

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fried garlic flakes
  • Calamansi or lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Slice the chicken into thin, bite-sized pieces so they cook quickly and evenly. Wash and julienne your vegetables to maintain perfect texture once cooked. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan or wok, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent to build a savory base flavor.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add sliced chicken to the pan, stirring frequently until pieces turn white and begin to brown slightly, sealing in juices and developing flavor.
  4. Add Vegetables and Broth: Introduce julienned carrots and green beans, stir for 2 minutes before pouring in chicken broth. Let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
  5. Cook the Noodles: Soak pancit noodles in warm water for 5 minutes to soften, then drain. Add noodles to pan and mix gently, coating evenly with broth and soy sauce. Continue cooking until noodles are tender but not mushy.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serving: Sprinkle calamansi or lemon juice for brightness, adjust soy sauce to taste. Toss everything together once more, garnish with sliced green onions and fried garlic if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh pancit noodles for better flavor absorption and faster cooking.
  • Do not overcook vegetables; keep them crunchy to maintain texture contrast.
  • Properly sauté aromatics to build a rich savory base.
  • Add broth gradually to avoid soggy noodles or dry pancit.
  • Let pancit rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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Keywords: Chicken Pancit, Filipino noodle dish, pancit bihon, rice vermicelli, quick dinner, savory noodle recipe

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