Udon Noodle Soup with Tandoori Chicken
Thick udon noodles in a broth topped with bite-sized pieces of tandoori‑marinated chicken.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g udon noodles
- 200 g chicken breast
- 60 g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori spice blend
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions(optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, tandoori spice blend, and a pinch of salt; add the chicken, coat well, and let it sit while you prepare the broth.
- 2
Bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer in a pot, stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, then add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 5 minutes until just cooked through.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to package directions (usually 2–3 minutes), drain, and divide into two bowls.
- 4
Ladle the hot broth and chicken over the noodles, garnish with sliced green onions if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
460
23% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
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