Tender chunks of chicken, heaps of fresh veggies, and thick udon noodles are tossed in a simple homemade sauce. Use this recipe as a base to clean out the veggies in your fridge because almost anything goes!
Savory Udon Stir Fry
In this udon noodle stir fry, cooked noodles are added stir-fried chicken and vegetables for a 30 minute meal. The sauce is the key to any stir fry and in this recipe it’s slightly sweet and spicy but super fast to make. This recipe is so versatile. Replace the chicken with tofu, pork, beef, or shrimp. Best of all get your fill of healthy veggies and use what you love or what is in your fridge!
What are Udon Noodles?
Udon noodles are thick, white, and slightly chewy wheat noodles that are commonly found in Japanese dishes. They are very mild flavored and absorb any flavor of the ingredients that they are cooked with, making them excellent for stir-fries. You can find udon noodles in almost any grocery store near the other Asian ingredients and you can also order them online and they are stored on the shelf or in a cupboard. The udon noodles in this recipe come in a vacuum-sealed package (fresh or frozen will work).
Other Ingredients
SAUCE A sweet sauce, almost like a teriyaki sauce, has a little ginger, siracha, and soy. Adding some cornstarch will make the sauce thicker, making it cling to the noodles, vegetables, and chicken. CHICKEN AND VEGGIES Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts are both great choices for stir-fries. We find thighs to be more flavorful, juicy, and won’t dry out as quickly as chicken breast. VARIATIONS Replace the chicken with some stir fry beef, shrimp, or pork. Make it a vegetarian meal by changing out the meat for some tofu.
How to Make Udon Stir Fry
Tips for a Great Stir Fry
Stirfries are fast to cook so make sure all ingredients are measured and prepped before starting. Cook the chicken just until cooked through, it will continue to cook a bit as it rests while the veggies cook. When adding the chicken back to the stir fry, include the juices for great flavor. Thickening the sauce with cornstarch helps to coat the noodles, vegetables, and chicken. If you don’t have the ingredients for a homemade sauce, you can use a premade stir fry sauce or even teriyaki sauce.
Storing Leftover Stir Fry
Leftovers taste just as good the next day! Stir fry will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a pan on the stove until heated through.
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