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Yaki udon with chicken and vegetables

Thick chewy udon stir fried with chicken, pepper and spring onion in a glossy soy glaze.

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  • Time20 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.33 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

2 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Loosen the udon in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute, then drain.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the chicken for 4 minutes until cooked through.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Add the pepper and pak choi and stir fry for 2 minutes.

    2 min
  4. 4

    Add the noodles, soy sauce and mirin. Toss for 3 minutes until glossy and hot.

    3 min
  5. 5

    Finish with sesame oil, spring onion and sesame seeds.

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