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Meal Prep Udon Stir Fry

Meal prep udon stir fry with chicken and vegetables in separate compartments.
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The true beauty of a well-executed batch cook is opening your fridge to a lineup of ready-to-go meals. This meal prep udon stir fry, with its separate components stored smartly, ensures each assembly is as fresh as the first. It is the perfect marriage of chewy noodles, crisp-tender vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce that clings to every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pound protein of choice (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 (7-ounce) packages fresh or frozen udon noodles
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola), divided
  • 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk all sauce ingredients (soy sauce through red pepper flakes) in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add protein in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a clean plate.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add harder vegetables (broccoli, carrots) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion and cook another 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside with protein.
  4. If using frozen udon, cook according to package directions and drain. Add a bit more oil to pan if needed, then add udon noodles. Toss for about 1 minute to heat through.
  5. Return cooked protein and vegetables to the pan with noodles. Re-stir sauce and pour over everything. Toss vigorously over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until everything is coated, glossy, and heated through.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. For meal prep, store components separately for best texture.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store the cooked noodles, protein-vegetable mix, and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Combine and reheat individual portions as needed. Do not add the sauce until the very end of cooking to prevent soggy vegetables.

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