Cheats teriyaki chicken udon stir fry
Weekdays are a breeze with this cheats teriyaki chicken udon stir fry. Complete with a premade teriyaki sauce and tasty udon noodles, this meal is on the table in 20 minutes.

Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 400g boneless chicken, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3cm piece fresh ginger, finely diced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- ⅔ cup teriyaki sauce
- 400g udon noodles
- ¼ large cabbage, shredded
Method
- Bring a drizzle of oil to medium-high heat in a large wok or frying pan. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes or until browned.
- To the same wok, add garlic and ginger and cook for a minute or until fragrant. Add carrot and onion and cook for a few minutes or until beginning to soften.
- Stir through the sauce, followed by the udon noodles and cabbage.
- Cook for a final 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve and enjoy.
Top tips:
- What can I use instead of teriyaki sauce? You can substitute this with half soy sauce and half honey, if you don’t have teriyaki sauce.
- How can I store this? In airtight containers in the fridge and eat within 3 days. Do not freeze as this will change the texture of the veggies when reheated.
Recipe tips and FAQs:
- What can I garnish on my udon stir-fry? Thinly sliced spring onion and toasted sesame seeds are the perfect finishing touch to this udon stir fry, for extra flavour and texture.
- What chicken is best for stir fry? Chicken breast or thigh would work well for stir-fry.
- What can I use instead of teriyaki sauce? You can substitute this with half soy sauce and half honey, if you don’t have teriyaki sauce.
- What can I use instead of cabbage? Any other greens to give crunch and texture to your stir-fry would work here—try shaved Brussel sprouts, sliced bok choy or even broccoli.
- Can I make this vegetarian? Yes, substitute chicken with tofu or vegetarian “chicken” alternative.
- How can I store this? In airtight containers in the fridge and eat within 3 days. Do not freeze as this will change the texture of the veggies when reheated.