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Chicken Stir Fried Udon Noodles
5 from 198 votes

Chicken Stir Fried Udon Noodles

Chicken Stir Fried Udon Noodles combines marinated chicken thigh strips with stir-fried cabbage and carrot, tossed together with udon noodles in a dark soy sauce and water mixture. The chicken is marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and sesame oil for flavor depth. Stir-frying each ingredient with vegetable oil and seasoning ensures tenderness of vegetables and juiciness of chicken. The dish finishes with softened udon noodles that absorb savory sauce, resulting in a balanced, textured stir fry.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot (Small, 4 oz)
  • ⅛ head cabbage (Small, 8 oz)
  • 1 piece chicken thigh (Boneless and skinless, 4 oz)
  • 2 udon noodles
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (Each time stir fry cabbage, carrot, chicken and udon noodles add a teaspoon of vegetable oil)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (1/16 teaspoon, a pinch of salt for stir fry cabbage & carrot)
MARINATED CHICKEN:
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
UDON NOODLES STIR FRIED:
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons water (Add 2 tablespoons first, then add another 2 tablespoons.)

Instructions

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  1. Wash and cut ⅛ head of small cabbage (8 oz).
  2. Then, wash and cut 1 small carrot (4 oz) into strips.
  3. Next, wash and cut 1 piece of chicken thigh (4 oz) into strips.
  4. After that, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the chicken. Mix it and marinate it for 15-20 minutes before cooking for the best result.
  5. Pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and 1/16 teaspoon of salt (A pinch) to stir fry cabbage for a few minutes or until it is soft.
  6. After, pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and 1/16 teaspoon of salt (A pinch) to stir fry the carrot for a few minutes or until it is soft.
  7. The following step, pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan. Then, add the marinated chicken from step 4 and stir fry it until it is cooked.
  8. Set the cooked cabbage, carrot and chicken aside.
  9. Pour 1 teaspoon vegetable oil into a non-stick pan. Then, add 2 blocks of udon noodles, 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce. Turn on medium small fire and cover the lid for a minute or so.
  10. After that, use a chopstick to loosen up the udon noodles. Add another 2 tablespoons of water and keep stir frying the noodles.
  11. Lastly, add all the cooked cabbage, carrot and chicken from step 8 into the stir fry udon noodles from step 10. Stir fry them a little bit and ready to serve.
  12. Stir fry and mix them a little bit and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use chicken thigh instead of breast for more tender meat when stir-frying.
  • Marinate chicken for 15-20 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
  • Add a pinch of salt when stir-frying cabbage and carrot to enhance taste.
  • If using frozen udon noodles, defrost them about an hour before cooking for better texture.
  • When stir-frying udon noodles, cover the pan with a lid after adding water to help soften noodles evenly.
  • Use chopsticks to gently separate noodles to avoid breaking them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 865mg (36%) Potassium 183mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2598IU (52%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 865mg 36%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2598IU 52%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.