Description
This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Udon Noodles recipe combines tender, thinly sliced chicken with vibrant stir-fried veggies in a savory honey garlic sauce. Featuring chewy udon noodles and a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, this skillet-cooked dish is ideal for a hearty weeknight dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces dried udon noodles
Sauce
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
- 1/4 cup water
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, thighs, or ground chicken
- 2 cups frozen stir fry veggies
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken)
Toppings and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the udon noodles according to the package directions, usually by boiling them until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the tamari or soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, lemon juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, chopped garlic, fresh chopped ginger, and 1/4 cup water until well combined.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken, seasoning with black pepper, and cook until nearly done. Add the frozen stir fry veggies and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine with sauce and noodles: Slowly pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Add chopped scallions and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Add the cooked udon noodles and toss everything together, cooking briefly until the sauce evenly coats the chicken and noodles.
- Serve: Plate the noodles warm, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or ground chicken depending on preference.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to control the spice level as desired.
- Frozen stir fry vegetables can be replaced with fresh vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- If tamari or soy sauce is not gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free tamari to keep the dish gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth if needed.
