Description
Yaki Udon is a Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory soy-based sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner full of flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
225 g (8 oz) udon noodles
15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil, divided
240 g (1 cup) boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 cup (150 g) bell peppers, sliced
1 cup (120 g) carrots, julienned
2 green onions, chopped
45 ml (3 tbsp) low-sodium soy sauce
120 ml (½ cup) vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Boil noodles: Cook udon noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside. Toss with a drizzle of sesame oil if not using immediately.
Cook chicken: Heat ½ tbsp sesame oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add remaining sesame oil. Stir-fry bell peppers and carrots for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Combine: Return chicken to the pan. Add udon noodles, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Flavor boost: Add minced garlic in the final minute. Toss to combine.
Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Add garlic at the end for fresh, vibrant flavor.
Fresh udon noodles give the best texture, but frozen or shelf-stable work.
Slice chicken thin for faster, more even cooking.
Adjust sauce by adding broth for more moisture or soy for a stronger flavor.
Make it spicy with chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese