Description
Savory chicken teriyaki noodles dance with umami-rich flavors from Japan, bringing restaurant-quality comfort to your home kitchen. Packed with tender chicken, glossy noodles, and a perfect balance of sweet and salty sauce, you’ll crave this satisfying meal again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 12 oz (340g) noodles (lo mein, udon, or spaghetti)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (100g) broccoli florets
- 1 cup (70g) shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge the noodles and cook until they reach a perfectly al dente texture, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Craft the teriyaki glaze by whisking together a harmonious blend of umami-rich soy sauce, golden honey, tangy rice vinegar, fragrant sesame oil, and a cornstarch slurry to ensure a silky, clinging consistency. Let the mixture rest and meld flavors.
- Heat a spacious skillet or wok with a thin layer of olive oil over medium-high flame. Introduce seasoned chicken strips, allowing them to sear and caramelize, creating a golden exterior while maintaining a juicy interior. Once cooked through, transfer the protein to a separate plate.
- In the same pan, quickly sauté a vibrant medley of minced garlic, grated ginger, crisp bell peppers, julienned carrots, and tender broccoli florets. Stir-fry rapidly to preserve their bright colors and achieve a delightful tender-crisp texture.
- Reunite the components by adding the prepared noodles, seared chicken, and luxurious teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Gently toss and fold, ensuring each strand and morsel becomes gloriously coated with the glossy, amber-hued sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer briefly, letting the sauce reduce and cling magnificently to the ingredients. Finish by scattering freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the top for a final burst of flavor and textural contrast. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose noodles wisely for different dietary needs like rice noodles for gluten-free or whole wheat noodles for added fiber.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in teriyaki sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat texture.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cornstarch amount – less for a lighter glaze, more for a richer coating.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version without compromising the dish’s delicious teriyaki profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg