Quick Chicken Udon Noodles
Quick Chicken Udon Noodles is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Brooke Ervin on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $9.67 total, $4.84 per serving
Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken Breast (thinly sliced into bite‑size strips)
- 200 g Udon Noodles (fresh or dried, thick and chewy)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 100 g Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (sliced thin, any color)
- 100 g Asparagus (cut into 2‑inch pieces)
- 1 Onion (sliced thin)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, slice mushrooms, bell pepper, asparagus, and onion as described. Mince the garlic.
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Boil Udon Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the udon noodles and cook for 2 minutes or until just tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: high heat
Drain and Rinse Noodles
Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking. Set aside.
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Cook Chicken
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, and minced garlic. Stir‑fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 5‑6 minutes.
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Temperature: medium‑high
Remove Chicken
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside while you stir‑fry the vegetables.
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Stir‑Fry Asparagus
Add the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add asparagus pieces and stir‑fry for 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Onions
Add sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until they turn translucent.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Bell Pepper
Add the bell pepper strips and stir‑fry for another 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Mushrooms
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑high
Combine Chicken and Veggies
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix with the vegetables.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Sauce
In a small bowl combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the mixture over the chicken‑vegetable mix and stir to coat evenly.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Noodles and Finish
Add the drained udon noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until the noodles are hot and fully coated with sauce.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑high
Serve
Plate the chicken udon stir‑fry, garnish with extra sliced green onions if desired, and enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 60 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: contains gluten, contains shellfish, dairy‑free, can be made gluten‑free with rice noodles, can be made vegetarian with tofu
Allergens: soy, wheat, shellfish (oyster sauce), sesame
Last updated: April 11, 2026





