Description
A flavorful and quick Ginger Chicken Udon Noodles stir-fry featuring tender chicken thighs, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic ginger, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- ¼ white cabbage, finely sliced
- 100g ready-to-eat beansprouts
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- small handful of coriander, finely chopped
Flavorings and Sauces
- 1 tsp sunflower oil
- 25g ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 red chilli (deseeded if preferred), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp mirin
- 1 tbsp pickled ginger (optional)
Main Carb
- 300g straight-to-wok udon noodles
Instructions
- Heat the oil and stir-fry chicken and cabbage: Warm 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced chicken thighs and finely sliced white cabbage. Stir-fry together for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add ginger and chilli: Mix in the grated ginger and finely chopped red chilli. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the aroma becomes fragrant and the flavors meld.
- Add remaining ingredients and finish cooking: Incorporate the low-salt soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, beansprouts, spring onions, and udon noodles into the pan. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes more, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and the noodles are tender. Adjust seasoning by adding extra soy sauce, vinegar, or mirin if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and top the dish with finely chopped coriander and optional pickled ginger before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the best flavor and tenderness.
- If you prefer less heat, deseed the red chilli before chopping.
- Straight-to-wok udon noodles save time and cook quickly; fresh udon noodles work best.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste by adding more soy sauce, rice vinegar, or mirin.
- Pickled ginger adds a tangy contrast but is optional.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and check noodle ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: ginger chicken, udon noodles, stir-fry, quick dinner, easy recipe, Asian cuisine, healthy noodles, chicken thigh recipe
