Katsu Udon with Chicken

Katsu Udon with Chicken is a delightful and hearty dish that combines crispy, breaded chicken with thick, chewy udon noodles in a flavorful broth. This low-carb version replaces traditional noodles with zucchini noodles, making it a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Zucchini - 2 medium (spiralized into noodles)
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Mirin - 15 ml
• Green onions - 2 stalks (sliced)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon (grated)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cooking oil - for frying

Steps

1. 1. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add cooking oil for frying.
2. 2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then dip it in egg, and coat it with almond flour.
3. 3. Fry the breaded chicken in the pan until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove and let it rest.
4. 4. In the same pan, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
5. 5. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin, then bring to a simmer.
6. 6. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the broth and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
7. 7. Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the zucchini noodles in the broth.
8. 8. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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