Description
This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Udon Noodles recipe brings together tender chicken, chewy udon noodles, and a savory honey garlic sauce with a spicy kick. Enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that combines Asian-inspired flavors with a satisfying mix of protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces dried udon noodles
Sauce
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 3–4 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
- 1/4 cup water
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, thighs, or ground chicken
- 2 cups frozen stir fry veggies
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil, for serving
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the udon noodles according to the package directions, typically by boiling them until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the tamari or soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, lemon juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, and 1/4 cup water until well combined.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken and season with black pepper. Cook until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add stir fry veggies: Stir in the frozen stir fry vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the veggies are heated through and tender-crisp.
- Add sauce and scallions: Slowly pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Add the chopped scallions and bring the mixture to a low simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken, usually about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked udon noodles into the skillet, tossing gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce and to warm the noodles through.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the honey garlic chicken udon noodles warm, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro or Thai basil for a burst of herbal freshness. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast, thighs, or ground chicken depending on preference.
- Adjust the chili paste amount to control the heat level of the dish.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil add bright flavor and freshness.
- Frozen stir fry veggies can be any mix of bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and broccoli.
- Serve with extra sesame seeds for added texture and nuttiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Honey garlic chicken, udon noodles, quick dinner, Asian noodles, stir fry chicken, honey garlic sauce, easy weeknight meal
