15 minute Yaki Udon 😍
15 minute Yaki Udon 😍 is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 550 calories per serving. Recipe by Takes Two Eggs on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 32 min
Cost: $9.25 total, $4.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Udon Noodles (break apart if clumped after cooking)
- 200 g Chicken Breast (thinly sliced strips)
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce (store‑bought)
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (adds color)
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (for saltiness)
- 1 tsp Chili Paste (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 small Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 100 g Mushroom (sliced (shiitake or button))
- 1 cup Cabbage (shredded green cabbage)
- 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for stir‑fry)
Instructions
Prepare Sauce
In a small mixing bowl combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, and mirin. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Time: PT3M
Boil Udon Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the udon noodles and cook 2–3 minutes until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a drizzle of oil.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: boiling
Stir‑Fry Chicken
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok over medium‑high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir‑fry 3–4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: high
Sauté Aromatics & Vegetables
Add the remaining oil to the wok. Toss in onion and garlic, stir‑fry 1 minute until fragrant. Add carrot, mushroom, cabbage, and green onion; stir‑fry 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened but still crisp.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Combine Noodles, Protein, and Sauce
Return the chicken to the wok, add the cooked udon, and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss quickly for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: high
Plate and Serve
Transfer the yaki udon to serving plates, garnish with extra green onion if desired, and serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 80 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Contains gluten, Contains soy, Contains shellfish, Not vegan, Can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu
Allergens: Soy, Wheat, Shellfish
Last updated: April 17, 2026








