Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar + a pinch of sugar)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen udon noodles (or rice noodles)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 2 cups broccoli florets (or snap peas)
- 1 cup sliced cabbage (or bok choy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, add the cornstarch slurry, and let it simmer until thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper and coat with 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken, and stir-fry until browned and cooked through (around 5 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, add onion and carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add broccoli, cabbage, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked chicken, noodles, and remaining teriyaki sauce to the veggies in the pan. Toss well and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Customize your vegetables based on preferences. Looks great with added peanuts or fried onions for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: teriyaki, noodles, chicken, quick dinner, stir-fry