Teriyaki Chicken over udon noodles is an all-time favorite for a reason!
This dish combines tender chicken, veggies, and a savory homemade teriyaki sauce, over deliciously chewy udon noodles.
Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (approx. 400 g)
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Broccoli/broccolini, chopped
- 1 white onion, sliced
- Avocado oil (for stir frying)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Udon noodles, cooked
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1-2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1-2 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Coat chicken breasts with baking soda and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
Step 2: Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir fry the sliced green and red bell peppers, broccoli, and white onion until tender.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chicken broth, white sugar, rice vinegar, grated garlic, onion powder, sesame oil, Sriracha, white pepper, and oyster sauce.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan and pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Step 6: Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked udon noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use other vegetables?
Yes, feel free to substitute or add your favorite veggies, like carrots or snap peas.
2. What if I don’t have udon noodles?
You can use any type of noodles or even serve this dish over rice.
3. How can I make this dish spicier?
Add more Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
4. Can I prepare the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
5. Can I use tofu instead of chicken?
Yes, tofu is a great vegetarian alternative. Just make sure to press the tofu before cooking.
Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts approx. 400g
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- Broccoli/broccolini chopped
- 1 white onion sliced
- Avocado oil for stir frying
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Udon noodles cooked
- Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1-2 garlic cloves grated
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1-2 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Coat chicken breasts with baking soda and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir fry the sliced green and red bell peppers, broccoli, and white onion until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chicken broth, white sugar, rice vinegar, grated garlic, onion powder, sesame oil, Sriracha, white pepper, and oyster sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked udon noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
