High Protein Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Udon

Hello, food lovers!

Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s become one of my go-to meals for a quick, delicious, and satisfying lunch or dinner: High Protein Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Udon.

This dish is packed with savory, garlicky flavor and boasts an incredible 40g of protein per serving, making it perfect for a post-workout meal or anyone looking to boost their protein intake. The combination of tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and chewy udon noodles tossed in a rich, umami-packed sauce is simply irresistible.

Ready to cook a delicious Japanese meal in your own kitchen? Let’s get started!

Ingredients (Serves 1)

Here are the ingredients you’ll need. I’ve included both metric and imperial measurements for your convenience.

For the Udon & Toppings:

• Udon Noodles: 180g (6.4 oz) – Frozen or pre-cooked works best!

• Chicken Breast or Thigh: 100g (3.5 oz)

• Vegetable Oil: 2 tsp

• Salt & Pepper: A pinch

• Shrimp: 50g (1.8 oz), peeled and deveined

• Sake (or dry white wine): 1 tsp

• Salt & Pepper: A pinch

• Onion: 70g (2.5 oz)

• Green Bell Pepper: 50g (1.8 oz)

• Garlic: 1 clove, minced

• Sesame Oil: 2 tsp

For the Sauce:

• Soy Sauce: 1.5 tbsp

• Mirin: 1 tbsp – A sweet Japanese rice wine. You can substitute with 1 tsp sugar mixed with 1 tbsp water.

• Oyster Sauce: 1 tbsp

• Sugar: 1 tsp

• Ichimi Togarashi (Japanese chili powder): A pinch, or to your liking – Red pepper flakes or Cayenne pepper powder work too.

• MSG (Ajinomoto): A pinch (optional)

Instructions (5 Easy Steps!)

Let’s bring it all together. The key is to have everything prepped and ready to go before you start cooking!

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with sake, salt, and pepper. Thinly slice the onion and julienne the green bell pepper. In another small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, sugar, chili powder, and MSG if using).

Step 2: Cook the Chicken and Shrimp
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir-fry until it starts to brown. Add the shrimp and minced garlic, and cook for another minute until the shrimp just begins to turn pink and fragrant.

Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
Once the shrimp is lightly cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside (this prevents it from overcooking). Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook until it softens and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4: Add Udon and Sauce
Add the udon noodles to the pan, right on top of the chicken and onions. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry, gently untangling the noodles and coating everything evenly with the sauce.

Step 5: Combine and Finish
For the final 1-2 minutes of cooking, return the shrimp to the pan. Add the green bell peppers and the sesame oil. Continue to stir-fry until the sauce has reduced and clings to the noodles, and the peppers are crisp-tender. Once the sauce is no longer watery, it’s done!

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, high-protein meal.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to check out the full video on my YouTube channel to cook along with me. Happy cooking!