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Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon

Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon is the dinner you make in a crunch but that packs a punch! It’s so flavorful with a little bit of sweet and little bit of spicy. From the stir-fry veggies to the chicken, this couldn’t be a more balanced meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields4 to 5
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Servings4 to 5

Ingredients

CHICKEN

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

SAUCE

  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chipotle adobo paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

STIR-FRY VEGGIES

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut in small florets
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

OTHER

  • 2 7 ounce packets of cooked udon
  • chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • chopped green onions, for garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  1. To a mixing bowl, add the chopped chicken, cornstarch, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Toss together to coat the chicken evenly in the cornstarch and spices.
  2. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter.
  3. Add the coated chicken and fry for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan, add a drizzle of olive oil, add the veggies, and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
  5. Saute for 6 to 7 minutes until softened. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside.
  6. To the same pan over medium heat, make the sauce. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chipotle adobo paste, minced garlic, and butter. Mix together well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add back in the chicken, veggies, and udon noodles.

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