Description
Yaki Udon is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish combining chewy udon noodles, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory soy-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
- 1 cup boneless chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienne)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining sesame oil if needed. Add the bell peppers and carrots; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the udon noodles, soy sauce, and vegetable broth; stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Stir in the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve immediately and garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For variety, swap chicken with tofu or shrimp, or add chili flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg