A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, savory teriyaki sauce, and hearty noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
400gchicken breasts(about 2 breasts)
200gnoodles(udon, ramen, soba, or spaghetti)
0.25cupsoy sauce
0.25cupmirin
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar or honey
1tablespoonsesame oil
2clovesgarlic(minced)
1teaspoonfresh ginger(minced)
1tablespooncornstarch(optional for thickening)
2green onionsgreen onions(thinly sliced garnish)
Garnish
Sesame seedssesame seeds(garnish)
Instructions
Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Toss chicken in marinade and refrigerate 30 min to 8 hrs.
Cook noodles in salted boiling water until tender, drain, and toss with a splash of oil.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
If using marinade for sauce, pour into skillet and simmer. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
Add noodles to skillet, toss to coat, and heat through. Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast sesame seeds before garnishing.