{"id":"2ff8dce8-e38a-43e2-ac5f-9d291bc0d6bc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2ff8dce8-e38a-43e2-ac5f-9d291bc0d6bc","source_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/chicken-udon-soup/","title":"Chicken Udon Soup (鸡肉乌冬面)","description":"A super simple one-pot chicken udon soup that guarantees maximum satisfaction with beautifully seared chicken, rich soup, thick noodles, and tender veggies. The recipe yields 2 big servings as a main or 4 small servings as a side.I made this dish using the Vermicular Musui–Kamado. But you can use a dutch oven or heavy-duty pot for this recipe instead.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1405_Easy-Chicken-Udon-Soup_550.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","item":"peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh ((or breast))","item":"boneless skinless chicken thigh ((or breast))","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3 tablespoons Japanese sake ((or 2 tablespoons dry sherry))","item":"Japanese sake ((or 2 tablespoons dry sherry))","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 cups chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))","item":"chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 lb brown mushrooms (, sliced (or 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms))","item":"brown mushrooms (","quantity":0.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"sliced (or 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms))"},{"text":"3  green onions (, sliced, green and white parts separated)","item":"green onions","quantity":3,"preparation":", sliced, green and white parts separated"},{"text":"1 tablespoon ginger (, minced)","item":"ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"4 cups napa cabbage (, chopped)","item":"napa cabbage","quantity":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"2 packs  udon noodles (total 17-oz / 500 g)","item":"packs udon noodles","quantity":2,"preparation":"total 17-oz / 500 g"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add the oil into the Vermicular Musui–Kamado (or a 4-quart dutch oven). Turn to medium heat setting. Let it heat up until it shows “Grill OK”."},{"number":2,"text":"Mix the sauce in a small bowl while heating up the pot."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken thighs into the pot without overlapping. Sear until the bottom turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side."},{"number":4,"text":"Once both sides of the chicken are seared, pour the sauce into the pot. Turn to low heat. Cover and let it cook until the chicken thighs are cooked through, 5 minutes or so. Once done, transfer the chicken to a big plate."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the broth, mushrooms, white part of the green onion, and ginger. Turn the heat setting to medium. Cover and cook until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 10 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the white part of the napa cabbage and cover again. Cook for 3 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Add the noodles, the green part of the cabbage, and the green part of the green onions. Cook until the noodles heat up and the cabbage turns tender, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat."},{"number":8,"text":"Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the noodles."},{"number":9,"text":"Serve hot as a main dish."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:40:26.976746+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:40:26.976746+00:00"}