Name: Garlic Sesame Ground Chicken Udon Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 2 packages (7 oz each) fresh vacuum packed udon noodles; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated); 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp dark brown sugar or honey; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Garlic Sesame Ground Chicken Udon Noodles (15 Minute Sweet and Spicy Skillet)

Plump udon noodles and savory browned ground chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy garlic sesame glaze ready in just fifteen minutes.

By Elena Moretti · Chickeeen Test Kitchen · Updated Sep 28, 2026

High Surface Area Caramelization with Ground Chicken

Ground chicken presents thousands of miniature meat edges directly to the skillet floor. Searing it over high heat without constantly stirring develops deep, savory brown Maillard crusts on those crumbles. When the garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce glaze hits the hot pan, the sugars caramelize instantly against the meat, creating intense savory sweet umami that coats every thick udon noodle.

Garlic Sesame Ground Chicken Udon Noodles Ingredients Spotlight

Here is what you need to make this recipe for garlic sesame ground chicken udon noodles:

Fresh Udon Noodles: Thick Japanese wheat noodles that provide an irresistible bouncy chew.

Ground Chicken: Quick cooking lean protein that crisps around the edges and absorbs the aromatic glaze.

Toasted Sesame Oil: Infuses deep, nutty fragrance into the glossy pan sauce.

Chili Garlic Sauce: Adds tangy heat and rich garlic punch that balances the sweet brown sugar.

The Technique

Mastering Garlic Sesame Ground Chicken Udon Noodles comes down to precise temperature control and key technique cues.

1Whisk Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce until sugar dissolves.

2Loosen Noodles

Place fresh udon noodles in a colander and rinse gently under warm tap water to loosen strands. Drain thoroughly.

3Brown Ground Chicken

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and white parts of green onions. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until golden and cooked to 165°F.

4Aromatics and Sauce

Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sesame sauce, letting it bubble and thicken for 1 minute.

5Toss Noodles and Garnish

Add drained udon noodles to the skillet. Toss continuously over medium high heat for 2 minutes until noodles are hot, glossy, and thoroughly coated. Scatter green onion tops and sesame seeds over the dish and serve immediately.

Practical notes

Substitutions

Ground pork or turkey works seamlessly. Sliced baby bok choy or snap peas can be tossed into the stir fry.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Warm in a skillet over high heat with two tablespoons of water for 2 minutes to restore noodle springiness.

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