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

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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