Udon Noodle Salad with Garlic Chicken Teriyaki
courtesy of Chef Michael Laukert
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                        Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
 - 1½ cups Soy Vay® Veri Veri Teriyaki®
 - 1 package udon noodles (9.5 oz.)
 - 2 medium Serrano chilies
 - 1 bunch fresh cilantro (or 3/4 cup chopped)
 - 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
 - 2 shallots (approx. 2 tsp. chopped)
 - 2 tsp. fresh ginger
 - 1 tsp. garlic
 - 1 tsp. salt
 - 1 tsp. black pepper
 - 4 Tbsp. rice vinegar
 - 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
 - 1 cup olive oil
 - 1 medium english cucumber, (or 1 cup julienned)
 - 1/3 head savoy cabbage (or 2 cups thinly sliced)
 - 1 bunch scallions (or 1/4 cup thinly sliced)
 - 1 small (each) red and yellow bell peppers, (or ¾ cup julienned)
 - 3/4 cup shredded carrots
 - 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
 
Prep
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                                            1.Arrange the chicken in a bowl or large resealable container and pour in the Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce.
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                                            2.Turn until everything is evenly coated.
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                                            3.Cover and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 45 minutes (up to 2 hours).
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                                            4.Discard the leftover marinade.
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                                            5.Chop the shallots, Serrano chilies, cilantro, parsley, ginger and garlic.
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                                            6.Thinly slice the cabbage, and scallions.
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                                            7.Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds.
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                                            8.Julienne the cucumber and the bell peppers.
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                                            9.Season chicken with a bit of the black pepper.
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                                            10.Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions.
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                                            11.Drain and rinse to cool. Set aside.
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                                            12.Prepare a charcoal grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat.
 
Cook
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                                            1.Grill chicken until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F has been reached, about 6 minutes per side.
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                                            2.Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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                                            3.Place the Serrano chilies, cilantro, Italian parsley, shallots, ginger and garlic in a blender along with the salt, pepper, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
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                                            4.Puree the mixture on low then drizzle in the olive oil as you increase the speed until dressing is emulsified.
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                                            5.In a large mixing bowl, combine udon noodles, dressing, cucumber, cabbage, scallions, red and yellow peppers, and carrots. Gently mix to fully incorporate all ingredients.
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                                            6.Slice the chicken and plate with the udon noodle salad. Garnish with slivered almonds and serve.
 
