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Stir-Fried Black Pepper Udon

Stir-Fried Black Pepper Udon

Quick and easy Stir-Fried Black Pepper Udon is packed with bold flavor and ready in under 30 minutes—minimal prep, maximum flavor.
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Ingredients

For the noodles:

  • 1 pack udon noodles
  • 1 chicken thigh cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ red bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ green bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ onion sliced
  • Green onion chopped (for garnish)

For the marinade:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp mirin or other cooking wine
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp cornstarch

For stir-frying:

  • 1 ½ tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with salt, soy sauce, mirin, and cornstarch. Massage to help the flavors absorb, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the udon and stir gently until the noodles loosen up. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat with oil. Add the chicken, spread it out in a single layer, and let it brown. Stir-fry until fully cooked.
  • Toss in the onion and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about a minute, keeping the veggies crisp and colorful.
  • Add the loosened udon noodles, then season with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated and glossy. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy hot.