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Speedy Spiced Chicken Udon
Speedy Spiced Chicken Udon

Speedy Spiced Chicken Udon

with Bell Pepper, Lime and Sesame

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 21, 2025

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.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Calorie Smart
Low Carb
Allergens:
Soya
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Sesame

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total25 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

40 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

10 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soya, Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

220 grams

Udon Noodles

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

1 sachet(s)

Indonesian Style Spice Mix

1 unit(s)

Lime

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Honey

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2122 kJ
Energy (kcal)507 kcal
Fat13 g
of which saturates6.2 g
Carbohydrate58.3 g
of which sugars25.7 g
Dietary Fibre6.7 g
Protein38.3 g
Salt2.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Large Frying Pan
Bowl
Garlic Press
Kettle
Colander

Instructions

Fry the Chicken
1

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.

Prep Time
2

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 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.

Flavour Town
3

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.

Simmer your Sauce
4

a) Add the sauce mixture to the pan.

b) Bring to the boil, then simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 mins.

c) Meanwhile, cut the lime into wedges.

Add the Udon
5

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.

d) Stir in a good squeeze of lime juice.

Serve Up
6

a) Share the chicken udon between your bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to finish.

c) Serve with any remaining lime wedges for squeezing over.

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