Teriyaki Chicken Udon Noodles With Choy Sum

Stir-fried in sweet and savoury teriyaki sauce, this chicken udon noodle dish is a quick, budget-friendly and tantalising meal ideal for a fuss-free weeknight fix. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand – we recommend carrots, choy sum and zucchini for that bit of freshness.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 270 g udon noodles
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 500 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced
• 3 green onions, cut into 3 cm lengths, tips shredded
• 2 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 zucchini, cut into batons
• 1 choy sum, stems and leaves separated, leaves chopped
• 2 tsps grated ginger
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Toasted sesame seeds, to serve

Steps

01. Cook noodles following packet instructions. Drain well.

02. Meanwhile, in a wok, or large frying pan, heat half oil on high. Stir-fry chicken in 2 batches, 1-2 mins each, until browned. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

03. In same wok, heat remaining oil on high. Stir-fry onion and garlic 1 min, until tender. Add carrot, zucchini, choy sum stems, ginger. Stir-fry 1 min.

04. Add sauces and sesame oil. Stir-fry 1-2 mins, until vegetables are just tender.

05. Return chicken to wok with noodles. Stir-fry 1-2 mins, until heated through. Toss choy sum leaves through to just wilt.

06. Serve sprinkled with shredded green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

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