Chicken teriyaki skewers with soba noodles and ginger-citrus dressing

Name: Chicken teriyaki skewers with soba noodles and ginger-citrus dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 800g chicken breast, thinly sliced; ¼ cup teriyaki sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 200g soba noodles; juice of 1 large orange; juice of 1 lime; 2 tbsp finely chopped Japanese pickled ginger plus 2 tbsp reserved pickling ginger liquid; 1 tbsp sesame oil; mixed baby herbs, to serve (optional)

This fresh take on chicken teriyaki brings together sweet-salty skewers with a refreshing soba noodle salad.

Jessica Brook

January 29, 2025

Chicken teriyaki can easily be made into barbecue skewers.James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

Salty-sweet teriyaki chicken and soba noodles in a ponzu-inspired citrus and ginger dressing are a perfect combination. The skewers can be cooked in a pan, under the grill or on the barbecue for extra smokiness.

Ingredients

800g chicken breast, thinly sliced
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp mirin
200g soba noodles
juice of 1 large orange
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp finely chopped Japanese pickled ginger plus 2 tbsp reserved pickling ginger liquid
1 tbsp sesame oil
mixed baby herbs, to serve (optional)

Method

Step 1
Thread the chicken into 8 metal skewers and place on a tray. Mix the teriyaki and mirin together, pour over the chicken and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Cook the soba noodles in salted boiling water for 6 minutes, or until just cooked. Drain and refresh in cold water.
Step 3
Preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue over high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
Step 4
Meanwhile, mix the orange juice, lime juice, pickled ginger, pickling liquid and sesame oil together in a small jug or lidded jar. Pour half of the dressing over the noodles and toss to coat.
Step 5
Divide the noodles between 4 plates. Add 2 skewers to each plate and serve with the remaining dressing and herbs, if using.