Spicy Peanut Chicken Udon
A vibrant, satisfying noodle bowl featuring lean chicken mince tossed in a creamy miso-peanut sauce with a spicy gochujang kick.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the udon noodle according to package…
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Cook the udon noodle according to package…
Cook the udon noodle according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Whisk together the peanut butter
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, white miso paste, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang to create the sauce. Add a splash of warm water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
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Finely mince the garlic clove and slice…
Finely mince the garlic clove and slice the spring onion, separating the white and green parts. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or matchsticks.
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Heat the sunflower oil in a large…
Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mince and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula.
Look for: browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula
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Add the garlic clove and the whites…
Add the garlic clove and the whites of the spring onion to the pan, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the dried chilli flakes.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the cooked udon noodle and the…
Add the cooked udon noodle and the peanut sauce to the pan. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
Look for: the noodles are well coated and heated through
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Remove from heat and serve topped with…
Remove from heat and serve topped with the cucumber, fresh coriander, and the green parts of the spring onion.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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