hoisin chicken udon noodles

As I hinted at yesterday, I was cleaning out the freezer.  I also did the fridge and pantry and found a bottle of hoisin sauce (a sauce native to southern Chinese cuisine).  I went online to find some recipes, and I stumbled upon this gem.  It was quick, easy, healthy, and completely addicting.  Both The Hubby and I literally fought over who would take the leftovers.  We ended up compromising and splitting the last bit.  I have made it twice since with the same result.

{hoisin chicken udon noodles}

hoisin chicken udon noodles
from jo cooks

makes 4 servings

8 oz of dry udon noodles
1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 pound vegetables
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 green onions, chopped

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.  Drain well and immediately rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil and sesame seed oil in a large skillet or a pot and add chicken pieces and cook until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown slightly. 
3. Add ginger, garlic and vegetables and cook for a couple more minutes until vegetables begin to get tender.
4. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili flakes and chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil. 
5. Add noodles to the pot and cook until noodles are heated through. 
6. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
7. Enjoy! 

I love it when a recipe comes together this easily (with little to no modifications), and I am even more excited to blog and share it with you lovely readers!  Have you encountered recipes like this?

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