Speedy Spiced Chicken Udon
with Bell Pepper and Peanuts
- Soya
- Wheat
- Cereals containing gluten
- Peanut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
- Nuts
- Pistachio nuts
- Pecan Nuts
- Almonds
- Cashew nuts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Sesame
- Hazelnuts
- Walnuts
- Brazil nuts
Perfect for a midweek meal, this Speedy Spiced Chicken Udon can be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Ketjap manis, soy sauce and Indonesian inspired spices turn chicken into a tasty topping for thick udon noodles.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
(May contain traces of: Celery)
240 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
50 grams
Ketjap Manis
(Contains: Soya)
10 milliliter(s)
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
220 grams
Udon Noodles
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
120 grams
Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix
1 sachet(s)
Indonesian Style Spice Mix
25 grams
Salted Peanuts
(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts)
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the diced chicken and sliced pepper to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
d) Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, boil a full kettle. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) In a small bowl, combine the ketjap manis, soy sauce, ketchup and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Set your sauce mixture aside.
c) Pop the udon noodles into a medium heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water to cover the noodles. Leave for 2-3 mins, then gently separate with a fork. Drain in a colander.
a) Once the chicken has browned, add the coleslaw mix, garlic and Indonesian style spice mix to the pan.
b) Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 mins.
a) Add the sauce mixture to the pan.
b) Bring to the boil, then simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 mins.
c) Meanwhile, crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.
a) Add the cooked noodles to the pan.
b) Simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
c) Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted. Remove from the heat.
a) Share the chicken udon between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the peanuts to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's tasty, spicy flavours, though some found it a bit sweet or bland.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy the recipe was to prepare, often ready in under 25 minutes.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra vegetables like carrots, broccoli or peas to increase portion size and nutrition.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the noodle portion was too small; consider increasing the amount of udon noodles.
- Texture: Some loved the thick udon noodles, while others preferred thinner varieties; offering a noodle choice could help.
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