Most Delicious & Easy Chicken Udon Noodles (鶏うどん) South Africa | EatMee Recipes

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity without sweetness.

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

Rinse and cut chicken fillets into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

Add salt, cracked black pepper, corn flour, chili flakes (optional), light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the chicken and mix well.

Cover the chicken and set aside to marinate until ready to use.

Fill a pot with enough water to boil the noodles and bring to a boil on high heat.

Once the water is boiling, carefully add in the udon noodles.

After about three minutes, the noodles should start to soften; use tongs to separate them.

After about seven minutes, the noodles should be cooked but not too soft to avoid mushiness.

Strain the noodles in a colander and set aside until ready to use.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pot on medium heat.

Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil along with ginger and garlic, mixing well.

Allow the chicken to cook for about six minutes.

Add the rainbow slaw to the chicken and mix until combined; cover with a lid and cook for about six minutes or until soft.

Add salt and a drizzle of honey to the mixture and mix well.

Add the strained udon noodles, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce, and mix thoroughly.

Allow the mixture to simmer for about three minutes or until there's no liquid left in the pot.

Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and add chopped spring onions, mixing well.

Remove from heat and plate the dish, garnishing with more spring onions if preferred.

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