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Yaki Udon Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Stir-Fried Noodles

This easy Yaki Udon Recipe delivers restaurant-quality Japanese stir-fried noodles in under 30 minutes. Chewy udon noodles, a savory sauce, and your favorite protein make this the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Toasted
  • 20 oz Udon Noodles Frozen is preferred
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil Or other neutral oil
  • 1 small Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced (shiitake or cremini)
  • 1 head Bok Choy Roughly chopped
  • 1 Carrot Julienned
  • 2 Green Onions Sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Large Pot For boiling noodles
  • 1 Small Bowl For mixing the sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside. Prepare all vegetables and chicken.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking for one more minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  5. Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 38gFat: 18gFiber: 6g

Notes

Tip 1: Use frozen udon noodles if you can find them. They have a much better chewy texture than shelf-stable varieties.
Tip 2: Don't overcrowd the pan. If you are doubling the recipe, cook in two batches to ensure everything stir-fries properly instead of steaming.
Tip 3: For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for firm tofu and use a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce.
Keyword stir fried noodles,udon noodles,yaki udon

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