​
https://preview.redd.it/wahf155qzsqb1.jpg?width=1058&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=775d6bc2f402a1326b891b62ba155596edfeaa91
​
Link to recipe: [Rasta Noodles](https://hecooks.co/rasta-noodles-braised-jerk-style-chicken-and-udon-stir-fry/)
​
INGREDIENTS
**For the Braised Jerk-Style Chicken**
* 1 whole (4-5 pound) roasting chicken
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 cup chicken stock
* 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
* 1 cup jerk marinade
* 1 large white onion, roughly chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, smashed
* 2 bay leaves
**For the Udon Stir-Fry**
* 16 ounces udon noodles
* 2 tablespoons sesame oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
* 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
* 1 carrot, julienned
* 1 cup baby corn
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
* 2 tablespoon fish sauce
* 2 tablespoons mirin or rice vinegar
* 1 teaspoon lime juice
DIRECTIONS
**For the Braised Jerk-Style Chicken**
1. In a mixing bowl, combine jerk seasoning, chicken stock, and coconut milk.
2. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably longer.
3. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
4. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving the marinade) and sear until browned on all sides.
5. Once browned, remove the chicken and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Drizzle in another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the reserved marinade and bay leaves, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken stock. The liquid should come about halfway up the chicken. You can add more stock or water if necessary.
7. Cover the pot with its lid and transfer it to the oven. Braise the chicken for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
8. Before serving, carve the chicken into desired portions
**For the Udon Stir-Fry**
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, mirin, and lime juice. Set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the onions, bell pepper, and baby corn to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Add the udon noodles and sauce. Toss well to combine everything. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer, and then remove from the heat.
5. Serve your desired portion of braised jerk-style chicken over a bed of noodles. Garnish with additional chopped green onion.
by hecooks_co