Description
This savory and aromatic dish combines tender chicken pieces with udon noodles and Thai basil leaves, all cooked in a flavorful sauce made with Chinese cooking wine, soy sauces, and sesame oil.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 2 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 450 g udon noodles, prepared as per the packet instructions
- 2 firmly packed cups (100 g) Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine Chinese cooking wine, all-purpose soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, add the minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Combine with sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook the noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add basil and chicken: Return the chicken to the pan along with the Thai basil leaves. Toss everything together, allowing the basil to wilt and infuse the dish with its flavor.
- Combine noodles: Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and toss everything together to ensure the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Once everything is combined and heated through, serve hot. Optionally, garnish with additional basil or sliced chili peppers for extra flavor.
Notes
- – For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or mushrooms.
- – To add a spicy kick, include some sliced red chili peppers when cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg