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Udon noodles with tenderstem, peppers & griddled chicken

Udon noodles with tenderstem, peppers & griddled chicken

This colourful dish is so simple to make, it's even quicker than getting a takeaway!

Serves: 4
Preparation and cooking time: Under 10 minutes

What you need:

  • 500g British turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
  • 800g fresh Udon noodles
  • 200g pack Tenderstem broccoli
  • 2 red peppers, sliced
  • 6 small shallots, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon groundnut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Sesame seeds to serve

What you do:

  1. Preheat griddle pan.
  2. Splash half the soy sauce and half the sweet chilli sauce over the turkey breast slices, set aside until the griddle pan is hot, then griddle for 2-3 minutes each side until nicely striped.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the Udon noodles according to the packet instructions (about 2 minutes) and set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare the Tenderstem by cutting off the florets and slicing the stems into diagonal strips. Stir fry the Tenderstem® along with the red peppers and shallots in a hot wok using groundnut oil until everything has a little bit of colour.
  5. Add 2 the garlic, ginger and the remainder of the soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Udon noodles and toss to mix.
  6. Serve the noodles piled high with the turkey arranged on top. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.

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