The pairing of Peppercorn Mélange and sake adds heat and floral notes to this Japanese-inspired meal-in-one udon noodle bowl with grilled chicken, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables.
20m
PREP TIME
25m
COOK TIME
263
CALORIES
14
INGREDIENTS
The pairing of Peppercorn Mélange and sake adds heat and floral notes to this Japanese-inspired meal-in-one udon noodle bowl with grilled chicken, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables.
20m
PREP TIME
25m
COOK TIME
263
CALORIES
14
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 6 Servings
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Peppercorn Melange, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 pieces (4-inches each) lemon grass
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 heads baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
- 8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock
- 1/3 cup dry sake, (Japanese rice wine)
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Ginger
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 2 packages (about 7 ounces each) precooked/instant udon noodles, cooked as directed on package
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Place 1 teaspoon of the peppercorns in large resealable plastic bag. Close tightly. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet or heavy skillet until coarsely cracked. Mix with sea salt. Press seasoning mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts. Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through, turning frequently. Keep warm
- 2 Place remaining 1 teaspoon peppercorns and lemon grass stalks in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Tie tightly with a long piece of string
- 3 Heat sesame oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add bok choy and shitake mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, sake, ginger and the spice bundle; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add snow peas and bell peppers; simmer 5 minutes longer or until tender-crisp. Remove spice bundle
- 4 Slice chicken diagonally into thin slices. Divide noodles, broth mixture and chicken among soup bowls.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)
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