Name: Udon with Chicken and Scallions
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders (not coated or cooked); 1 lb fresh or frozen broccoli florets; 1 lb dried udon; 1/2 cup oyster sauce (preferably Lee Kum Kee); 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (preferably Lee Kum Kee or Koon Chun); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons Chinese chile garlic paste (preferably Lan Chi), or to taste; 1/2 cup chopped scallions (from 1 bunch); 2 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds (optional)

Side view of the noodles in a white bowl with a smaller bowl of chopped peanuts beside for garnishing.

Photo by Romulo Yanes

These udon noodles with chicken and scallions come together in under 30 minutes.

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