Ginger Chicken Udon
This easy ginger chicken udon is a perfect soup for a quick midweek dinner. It's loaded with veggies and ground chicken in a savory, comforting broth.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 605kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 5 scallions (white and green parts kept separate; minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and sliced into thin wedges)
- 4 ounces grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons dashi granules (optional)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 4 cups kale (chopped)
- 26 ounces udon (fresh or frozen; or use 9.5-ounce dry udon)
- Salt to taste
- Ume shiso furikake (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Cook the chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
Add the aromatics:
- Add the minced white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger to the chicken. Drizzle the sesame oil on top. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion and grated carrots. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion softens.
- Sprinkle the dashi granules on top and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the soup:
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Cook the udon:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the udon and cook according to the package directions. Drain, rinse, and divide between four bowls.
Finish the soup:
- Add the tamari, mirin, and kale to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes until the kale is bright green and tender. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
- Ladle the soup over the noodles. Garnish with the minced green parts of the scallions. Finish with ume shiso furikake or your favorite furikake or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 1991mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 27mg
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