15 Minute Korean Style Udon Stir Fry
Thick and chewy udon noodles stir fried in kimchi butter with juicy slices of chicken thigh, crispy crumbled bacon, spicy kimchi, all topped with a fried egg, this udon stir fry is ready to devour in 15 minutes!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 1308kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 12 ounces udon noodles cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- Green onions for garnish
- 4 fried eggs optional
Kimchi Butter:
- 1 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste
- 2 tablespoons minced kimchi
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of kimchi butter (see below for kimchi butter instructions) to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook, 3-4 minutes per side, until no longer pink in the middle.
- Remove and set aside to cool. Once cool to the touch, slice the chicken into bite sized pieces. You can do this part in advance if you'd like.
- Add another tablespoon of kimchi butter to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the udon noodles and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. It's ok if the noodles char a touch, it adds some flavor. Just be careful they don't burn.
- Add the mirin and let it cook for 1 minute, tossing often.
- Add the soy sauce, bacon and sesame oil. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve with a fried egg on top (optional) and garnish with green onions.
Kimchi Butter:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Store in the fridge until ready for use.
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Notes
- Make sure the udon noodles are drained well before using them. Otherwise the excess water will make your sauce watery.
- Use softened (not melted) butter to make the kimchi butter. It makes it easier to mix.
- Substitute pork, beef, tofu or seafood for the chicken.
- Add vegetables such as diced carrots, bok choy, broccoli or red peppers to the stir fry. Stir fry the vegetables for 2 -3 minutes before adding the noodles ad garlic.
- The fried egg is optional, but it tastes amazing :-)
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1308kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 525mg | Sodium: 3512mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg