Udon Chicken Stir-Fry
Transform your leftover roast chicken into a mouthwatering Asian-inspired udon noodle stir-fry packed with flavor and hearty ingredients. This quick and easy recipe balances tender chicken, chewy udon noodles, vibrant vegetables, and a savory stir-fry sauce for a satisfying meal in just minutes.
ingredients
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 2 cups leftover roast chicken, shredded
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish
steps
- 1.
Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Toss in broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- 5.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and red chili flakes (if desired).
- 6.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the shredded chicken to the other side. Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the sauce.
- 7.
Add cooked udon noodles and green onions to the skillet, gently tossing everything together to coat evenly.
- 8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking until everything is heated through.
- 9.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro.
- 10.
Serve hot, and enjoy this delightful udon chicken stir-fry!
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