Teriyaki Chicken with Soba Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Chicken with Soba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 12-ounce package soba noodles or 1 pound whole-grain spaghetti; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce; 3 tablespoons mirin; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 thin slices fresh ginger root; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons high-temperature cooking oil; Four 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Sea salt and coarse black pepper; 2 mild frying peppers, cubanelle or Anaheim, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

One 12-ounce package soba noodles or 1 pound whole-grain spaghetti
1 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons dry sherry
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 thin slices fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons high-temperature cooking oil
Four 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sea salt and coarse black pepper
2 mild frying peppers, cubanelle or Anaheim, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1
Place a pot of water on the stove for the soba and bring to a boil.
2
For the sauce: Place the stock, tamari, mirin, sherry, sugar, Worcestershire, ginger and garlic in small pot.
3
Bring to a rolling boil and reduce by half, 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat.
4
Reduce the heat to a low boil or rolling simmer.
5
For the chicken: Add the oil to a skillet and heat over high heat.
6
Sprinkle the chicken with lightly with salt and more aggressively with pepper.
7
Cook 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, then remove from the heat.
8
Raise the heat again to high.
9
Add the peppers and stir for a few minutes, but keep them tender-crisp.
10
Add the scallions and garlic and toss 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
11
Cook the soba according to package instructions, a couple of minutes, to al dente.
12
Drain.
13
Place a quarter of the soba noodles in shallow bowls or on plates.
14
Top with a few peppers and scallions.
15
Slice 1 chicken breast per portion and fan on top of the soba.
16
Pour the sauce evenly over the dishes and serve.
17
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285

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 12-ounce package soba noodles or 1 pound whole-grain spaghetti, 1 cup chicken stock, 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin, and more.

Yes, Teriyaki Chicken with Soba falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Teriyaki Chicken with Soba

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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