Dinner’s calling: Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon! It’s got a sweet kick and a spicy punch all in one pan. This dish is a flavor explosion, perfect for those busy nights when you need something quick and tasty!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon
Ingredients
**For the Chicken:**
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes optional
**For the Sauce:**
- 4 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of chipotle adobo paste
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
**For the Stir-Fry Veggies:**
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup of broccoli chopped into small florets
- 1/2 cup of thinly sliced carrots
- Salt and black pepper to taste
**Other Ingredients:**
- 2 7 ounce packets of cooked udon noodles
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chopped chicken with cornstarch, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and fry for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan. Add a bit more olive oil if needed, then add the veggies and season with salt and black pepper. Saute for 6 to 7 minutes until softened. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, make the sauce by adding soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chipotle adobo paste, minced garlic, and butter. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, veggies, and udon noodles back into the pan with the sauce. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve your Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.