20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Udon Noodles
This easy honey garlic chicken udon noodle dish is full of bold Asian flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s perfect for quick weeknight meals with tender chicken, chewy noodles, crisp veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or wok Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 ounces dried udon noodles
- ½ 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 ginger chopped
- 1 pound chicken breasts, thighs, or ground chicken thinly sliced
- 2 cups frozen stir fry veggies
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and scallions. Stir and bring to a low simmer. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked udon noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds and chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh udon noodles if preferred, but reduce cook time. For vegetarian version, use tofu or mushrooms in place of chicken.