Saucy Chicken Udon Noodles – A Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner

Looking for a comforting bowl of noodles that’s quick, full of flavour, and super satisfying? These Chicken Udon Noodles are your answer. Packed with tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and a sweet-savoury sauce, this one-pan dish is your new go-to for busy weeknights. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Udon Noodles Recipe

Saucy noodles – Just the way they should be!
Fast and fuss-free – Only 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Nutritious & satisfying – Loaded with fresh veggies and protein.
Customisable toppings – Make it your own with herbs and nuts.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To serve 4 hungry mouths:

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
400g udon noodles
1 broccoli, cut into small florets
1 zucchini, sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1 onion, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp oil, for frying

Optional Garnishes:

A handful of crushed cashews or leftover honey roasted peanuts from another dish (like our Haloumi Satay Bowl!)
Fresh herbs – coriander is ideal, but mint or finely sliced makrut lime leaves are also delicious.

Tips & Variations

Spice it up: Add a drizzle of chilli oil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Make it vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu and use vegetable stock.
Meal prep friendly: The flavours deepen over time, so leftovers are even better the next day!

FAQs

Can I use frozen udon noodles?
Yes! Just run them under warm water to loosen before adding them to the pan.

What can I substitute for hoisin sauce?
Try a mix of soy sauce, peanut butter, and a dash of honey for a similar effect.

Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely. Snow peas, carrots, or baby corn would be delicious here.

A Comforting Noodle Bowl for Any Night

These Chicken Udon Noodles are the kind of meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. It’s the perfect mix of savoury, sweet, and satisfying – with minimal effort. Bookmark this recipe for your next weeknight dinner win!

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Now on to the recipe!

Chicken Udon Noodles

One of the easiest and most satisfying dishes, sloppy noodles and a divine sauce with chicken and vegetables.

Author Jana Macpherson

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs skinless, sliced
400 grams udon noodles
1 broccoli cut into small florets
1 zucchine sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1 onion peeled and sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin
1 tsp oil for frying

Garnish

Handful Cashews crushed
Handful of herbs Coriander, mint, makrut lime leaves finely sliced.

Instructions

Take a large pan and place on a medium heat, add oil and once hot, add the onion.
Saute until translucent, around 4 minutes. Add the chicken, broccoli, hoisin, soy sauce and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes, until chicken is not fully cooked as it will continue to cook with other ingredients.
Add stock and bring to a simmer add zucchini and udon noodles. Let everything cook and bubble away for a few minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with honey or soy sauce if needed. Once you are happy with the flavours, and it is sloppy and delicious take off the heat
Top with herbs and nuts. Serve!

Recipe Notes

TIME SAVING NOTES
Slice chicken, broccoli, zucchini and onion in advance.
This dish reheats well so you can make the whole thing in advance and reheat when ready to serve.

BUDGET NOTES
You can use whatever vegetables are in season, just think about how long they take to cook. Cauliflower, carrots and kumara take longer than beans, corn and spinach for instance.

PROTEIN CHANGES
You can use slices of beef or prawns in this dish, or make it vegetarian by removing the chicken and adding a selection of other vegetables as mentioned above.

NOTES
This is a slurpy noodle dish. At home we call this food to eat with friends because it can get messy! I only add the herbs on the adults dishes Add sweet chilli sauce or siracha for a chilli hit too.

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