Name: 20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Udon Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried udon noodles; 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; 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, thighs, or ground chicken; 2 cups frozen stir fry veggies; 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken); Black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil

Description

A quick and flavorful 20-minute honey garlic chicken udon noodles dish featuring tender chicken, savory garlic sauce, and stir-fried veggies, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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

Chicken and Vegetables

1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, thighs, or ground chicken
2 cups frozen stir fry veggies
1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken)
Black pepper, to taste

Garnishes

1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Prepare the udon noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine tamari or soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, lemon juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, and 1/4 cup water. Mix well to blend all ingredients.
Cook Chicken and Veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken, season with black pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Add the frozen stir fry veggies and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Add Sauce and Scallions: Slowly pour the prepared sauce mixture along with the chopped scallions into the skillet. Bring to a low simmer, stirring to combine.
Toss Noodles: Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet and gently toss everything together 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 your flavorful honey garlic chicken udon noodles!

Notes

Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
Adjust chili paste amount to control heat level.
Fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil enhance flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
You can substitute fresh veggies for frozen stir fry vegetables if preferred.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian