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.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 263
Sodium: 744mg
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g

Peppercorn Mélange Chicken and Udon Noodles in Lemon Grass-Sake Broth

• Low Calorie  • Low Fat

Ingredients

2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Peppercorn Melange, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 stalks McCormick® Gourmet Collection Lemon Grass
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 heads baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
5 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup dry sake (Japanese rice wine)
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground
1/2 cup snow peas
1/4 cup each red and yellow bell pepper strips
2 packages (about 7 ounces each) precooked/instant udon noodles, cooked as directed on package
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions

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. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tips:

  • Udon noodles are Japanese noodles made from wheat. They can be found in the Asian aisle of some supermarkets and in Asian groceries. They are available in the precooked/instant form in aseptic packages or in the dried form.
  • To use dried udon noodles, cooked noodles in large pot of boiling water 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Prepare recipe as directed, adding drained noodles with snow peas and bell peppers.
  • Sake is available wherever fine wines are sold. It may also be found in the Asian aisle of some supermarkets and in Asian groceries.

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