Chicken Noodle Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 cup mirin (a sweet cooking wine made from rice).
02 - 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce.
03 - 1/4 cup dark sugar, tightly packed.
04 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
05 - 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic.
06 - 14 ounces quick-cook udon noodles.
07 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless.
08 - 4 chopped green onions, split into white and green parts.
09 - 3 small bundles of baby bok choy, leaves separated.
10 - 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced.
11 - 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (good for high-heat cooking).
12 - 6 cups chicken broth, low in sodium.

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, mirin, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Toss the chicken in, making sure it's fully coated, and chill it in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, up to an hour.
02 - Cook the udon noodles following the instructions on their package. Once done, drain them well and set them aside.
03 - Cut the green onions and separate the greens from the whites. Rinse the bok choy leaves and slice the mushrooms thinly.
04 - Pat the marinated chicken dry but save a small amount of marinade (about 1/4 cup). Using 2 tablespoons of oil, brown the chicken on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Take it out and shred into strips.
05 - Sauté the white part of the green onions in the remaining oil. Add the reserved marinade and let it thicken a bit. Slowly pour in chicken broth and bring everything to a rolling boil.
06 - Toss the chicken shreds, mushrooms, and bok choy leaves into the bubbling broth. Cover the pot and let it simmer for around 3 to 5 minutes so the veggies soften up.
07 - Mix the noodles into the soup. Ladle it into bowls, sprinkle the chopped green onion tops, and enjoy it piping hot.

# Notes:

01 - Warm up with this flavorful blend of sweet and savory chicken noodle soup. It's comforting, satisfying, and packs an Asian-inspired punch—great for chilly evenings.
02 - Keep any extras in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or freeze them for a few months. Reheat gently to maintain the texture and flavor.

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