Description
Sizzling Chicken Teriyaki Noodles blend Japanese culinary tradition with modern comfort. Savory sauce, tender chicken, and silky noodles create a satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) chicken, boneless, skinless, sliced thin
- 12 oz (340g) noodles (lo mein, udon, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (100g) broccoli florets
- 1 cup (70g) shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Boil water in a large pot and cook noodles until perfectly al dente. Drain completely and set aside to dry.
- Teriyaki Sauce Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create a glossy, smooth teriyaki glaze. Set mixture aside to meld flavors.
- Protein Searing: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips until golden and thoroughly cooked, creating a caramelized exterior. Remove and reserve on a separate plate.
- Vegetable Infusion: In the same pan, rapidly stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli, maintaining their vibrant colors and crisp-tender texture.
- Final Assembly: Combine noodles, seared chicken, and teriyaki sauce in the skillet. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is luxuriously coated with the amber sauce.
- Finishing Touch: Simmer briefly to reduce sauce and intensify flavors. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
Optimize Noodle Texture: Rinse noodles immediately after draining with cold water to stop cooking process and prevent clumping, ensuring perfect al dente consistency every time.
Maximize Chicken Tenderness: Slice chicken against the grain and pat dry before seasoning to guarantee even caramelization and prevent excess moisture during searing.
Balance Sauce Consistency: Whisk cornstarch slurry thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, glossy teriyaki sauce that coats ingredients evenly without becoming too thick or runny.
Vegetable Stir-Fry Technique: Cook vegetables in batches or create space in the pan to maintain high heat, preventing steaming and preserving crisp, vibrant colors and nutritional integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg