Chilled Udon with Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Spinach

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Chilled Udon with Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Spinach
45 min.
4
695kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal that resonates with the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine, look no further than this Chilled Udon with Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Spinach. This delightful dish checks all the boxes: it's dairy-free, packed with protein, and ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. The combination of tender, grilled chicken marinated in a savory soy sauce, sweet mirin, zesty ginger, and a kick of spicy chili paste creates an explosion of flavors that mesmerize your taste buds.

The addition of vibrant baby spinach not only adds a pop of color but also a nutritious element to the dish. And let’s not forget the sheer comfort of udon noodles; their chewy texture perfectly complements the other ingredients. Served cold, this dish is ideal for warm days or simply when you crave something light yet filling.

Finish it off with a sprinkle of garnishes like julienne scallions and toasted sesame seeds to enhance its visual appeal and add an extra layer of flavor. Chilled Udon with Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Spinach is not just a meal; it's a celebration of tastes and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. Gather your ingredients and treat yourself to this mouthwatering dish that you can share with friends and family!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach 
  • teaspoon chili paste depending on your taste pref with garlic
  • tablespoons ginger fresh finely grated
  • 0.3 cup rice wine sweet (Japanese rice wine)
  • teaspoons sesame oil 
  • servings sesame seed toasted
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • 16 oz udon noodles fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • sieve
  • grill
  • colander
  • grill pan
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Press or squeeze ginger using a fine sieve or cheesecloth until enough juice is extracted to measure 1 tablespoon.
  2. Heat a well-seasoned large ridged grill pan over high heat until hot. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix together soy sauce, mirin, ginger juice, chile paste, and sesame oil. Set aside 1/2 cup of soy mixture and toss remainder with chicken.
  4. Grill chicken until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. When cool enough to handle, tear into bite-size pieces.
  5. If using dried noodles, cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, about 12 minutes. Stir in spinach during last minute of cooking. (If using fresh udon, add noodles and spinach simultaneously to boiling water and cook 10 to 20 seconds total.)
  6. Drain noodles and spinach and trans-fer to a bowl of ice and cold water. When cold, drain well in a colander.
  7. Toss noodles and spinach with reserved soy mixture in a large bowl.
  8. Serve noodles and spinach topped with chicken.
  9. Chicken can be grilled on an outdoor grill — lightly oil rack and set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals.

Nutrition Facts

Calories695kcal
Protein33.85%
Fat17.94%
Carbs48.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.58
Glycemic Load
40.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.758261260779%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
2.87mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:694.8kcal
34.74%
Fat:13.67g
21.02%
Saturated Fat:1.84g
11.52%
Carbohydrates:82.63g
27.54%
Net Carbohydrates:74.23g
26.99%
Sugar:11.03g
12.26%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:2675.48mg
116.33%
Alcohol:2.41g
100%
Alcohol %:0.81%
100%
Protein:58.03g
116.06%
Vitamin K:217.98µg
207.6%
Vitamin B3:19.24mg
96.19%
Vitamin A:4273.89IU
85.48%
Selenium:58.04µg
82.91%
Vitamin B6:1.47mg
73.56%
Phosphorus:457.45mg
45.74%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.52%
Fiber:8.4g
33.61%
Magnesium:118.14mg
29.54%
Potassium:981.79mg
28.05%
Folate:105.85µg
26.46%
Vitamin B5:2.54mg
25.37%
Copper:0.47mg
23.4%
Iron:3.52mg
19.55%
Vitamin C:15.06mg
18.26%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.02%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.71%
Calcium:136.48mg
13.65%
Zinc:1.95mg
12.97%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.65%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious