Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

These Chicken Teriyaki Noodles are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that tastes better than takeout. Featuring tender chicken thighs, chewy udon noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce, this dish comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce:

• ½ cup soy sauce
  
  

• ¼ cup water
  
  

• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
  
  

• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
  

• 1 tablespoon honey
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  
  

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  
  

Chicken Teriyaki Noodles:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
  

• 12 ounces fresh or frozen udon noodles
  
  

• 1 onion, sliced
  
  

• 2 carrots, julienned
  
  

• 2 cups broccoli florets
  
  

• 1 cup sliced cabbage
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  
  

• 2 green onions, sliced
  
  

• Sesame seeds, for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, whisk soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
   
   

2. Add cornstarch slurry while whisking constantly and simmer until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
   
   

3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with ¼ cup of the teriyaki sauce. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
   
   

4. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
   
   

5. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and carrots for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add broccoli, cabbage, garlic, and ginger and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
   
   

6. Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
   
   

7. Add cooked chicken, noodles, and remaining sauce to the pan with the veggies. Toss and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through and combined.
   
   

8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: 480 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 32 g
  
  

• Fat: 14 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 50 g
  
  

• Fiber: 5 g
  
  

• Sugar: 15 g
  
  

• Sodium: 1100 mg