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Ginger Chicken Udon Noodles

A quick, savory stir-fry of ginger‑garlic chicken with cabbage, carrots, scallions, and udon in a tangy-sweet chili soy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (*)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan chili crisp plus more for serving**
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root grated
  • 2-3 tablespoons water to thin the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided***
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs thinly sliced (or breasts)
  • 3 cups green or Napa cabbage shredded
  • 1 large carrot julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions white and green parts separated and sliced; plus more for topping
  • 1 pound cooked udon noodles if vacuum-sealed, loosen according to package directions****
  • toasted sesame seeds optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sauce: in a small bowl combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, Sichuan chili crisp, grated garlic, grated ginger, and 2–3 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Add shredded cabbage and julienned carrot and cook, stirring, until wilted and lightly browned, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the scallion whites and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, add the scallion greens, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through, 1–2 minutes. If the pan seems dry, add 1–2 tablespoons water or a splash more soy sauce while tossing.
  7. Serve immediately with extra chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, and additional scallion greens if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into the sauce mixture in step 1.
  • Use a microplane to grate garlic and ginger for speed and a finer texture.
  • Partially freeze the chicken for 20 minutes to make thin slicing easier.
  • Julienne carrots by stacking and slicing into thin planks then cut into matchsticks.
  • Substitute green cabbage, bok choy, or shredded kale for Napa cabbage if desired.
  • If pan seems dry while tossing, add 1–2 tablespoons water or extra soy sauce.