Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables
2 servings
20 minutes
Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables is a dish inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine, combining the tenderness of chicken fillet, the freshness of vegetables, and the rich flavor of soy sauce. Udon, despite its Japanese origin, has become popular in Asian cooking, bringing a soft and chewy texture to every dish. The aroma of garlic and ginger makes this recipe particularly appetizing, while the combination of bell pepper and green onion adds vibrant flavor notes. Thanks to its quick preparation, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or light lunches. Served hot with a light haze of spices that awakens the appetite, this dish pairs wonderfully with green tea or a refreshing lemon drink for a harmonious taste experience.
1
Clean and wash the vegetables. Cut the carrot into strips 2-3 mm thick and 3-5 cm long. Chop the sweet pepper finely, and cut the chicken into cubes with a side of 1 cm. Mince the peeled onion and crush the garlic.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fresh red pepper: 0.5 piece
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
2
In a large pot with heated vegetable oil, add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden. Then add the remaining vegetables, chopped green onion, and chicken, and fry until the meat starts to brown. After that, add soy sauce and ginger, mix, pour in 3/4 cup of water, cover with a lid, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the sauce thickens. Finally, add salt.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fresh red pepper: 0.5 piece
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Green onion feathers: 2 pieces
- Soy sauce: 1.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 1.5 teaspoon
3
Add the noodles to salted boiling water, cook for 2-3 minutes, drain in a colander, rinse and let drain. Then transfer the noodles to a pot with vegetables and meat, mix well and simmer on low heat for another 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Udon noodles: 200 g