Description
A quick and comforting Chicken Teriyaki Noodles recipe made with thinly sliced chicken and chewy noodles, all in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (about 400–500 g), thinly sliced against the grain
- 200 g noodles (udon, ramen, soba, or spaghetti)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup mirin (or 2 tbsp rice vinegar + 2 tbsp sugar)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional; for thickening)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or grapeseed) for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin (or the vinegar/sugar swap), sugar or honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until mostly dissolved.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender (aim for al dente). Drain and toss with a splash of neutral oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add 1–2 teaspoons neutral oil. Heat until shimmering.
- Spread the chicken in a single layer and sear about 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely golden. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the hot skillet and bring it to a simmer. To thicken into a glaze, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry and stir it into the sauce until glossy and thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss gently so the sauce coats the noodles and chicken evenly. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Divide into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the marinade simmers thoroughly after it contacts raw chicken to kill bacteria. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra-firm tofu.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian