Shanghai Fried Udon Noodles (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and vibrant veggies tossed with udon noodles in a rich, savory soy sauce.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb thinly sliced chicken thighs
02 - 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - ½ tsp salt

→ Stir Fry

05 - 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cups chopped cabbage
07 - 1 small bunch bok choy, leaves separated
08 - 16 oz udon noodles

→ Sauce

09 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp light soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tsp sugar

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Combine thinly sliced chicken thighs with Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Mince garlic finely, separate bok choy leaves, and chop cabbage.
03 - In a bowl, thoroughly combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.
04 - Boil udon noodles until just before al dente, approximately 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
05 - Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken slices until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
06 - In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, add chopped cabbage and cook until wilted. Then add bok choy leaves and cook until softened.
07 - Add cooked udon noodles, sauce, and browned chicken to the pan. Toss continuously until the sauce thickens and is absorbed by the noodles.
08 - Transfer noodles to serving bowls or plate directly from the pan and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Marinating the chicken enhances tenderness and flavor.