Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Udon

Course Dinner, Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 5

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.

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