Homemade Boiled Chicken Lemon Somen Noodles

A perfect summer noodle dish featuring chilled soup made with lemon and chicken stock, topped with moist homemade chicken breast.

Cooking Time 20 min
Calories 425 kcal (1 serving)
Published July 24, 2026
Servings 2 servings
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Taste satisfaction

Loved it

How easy it was

Easy

Would cook again?

Yes

Did they arrange it?

Yes

What changed?

卵焼きが余ってたので乗せました

Recommended moments

Weekend lunch

Cooking impression

Original language : Japanese

味か薄いときは白だしをちょっとかけると美味しくなりました

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Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine water, chicken stock granules, salt, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator.

    Advice : Placing the bowl in an ice bath will cool it down faster.

    Ingredients
    Water 400ml
    Chicken stock granules 2 tsp
    Salt 1/2 tsp
    Lemon juice 2 tbsp
    Sesame oil 1 tsp
  2. 2

    Place the chicken breast in a microwave-safe container, drizzle with sake, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at 600W for about 3 minutes, then let it sit to cook through with residual heat. Once cooled slightly, shred by hand.

    Advice : Letting it sit to cook with residual heat ensures it stays moist and tender.

    Microwave 3 min
    Ingredients
    Chicken breast 150g
    Sake 1 tbsp
  3. 3

    Julienne the cucumber and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

    Advice : Adding aromatics like shiso leaves or myoga ginger makes it even more refreshing.

    Ingredients
    Cucumber 1/2
    Cherry tomatoes 4 pieces
  4. 4

    Boil water in a pot and cook the somen noodles according to the package instructions.

    Advice : Be careful not to overcook the noodles.

    Boiling 2 min
    Ingredients
    Somen noodles 200g
  5. 5

    Rinse the cooked somen under running water, then chill in ice water and drain well.

    Advice : Draining the water thoroughly is key to the flavor.

  6. 6

    Place the noodles in a bowl, pour over the chilled soup, and top with the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon slices. Optionally sprinkle with tempura bits and serve.

    Advice : Adding tempura bits (tenkasu) adds richness and makes it delicious.

    Ingredients
    Lemon slices 4 slices

Homemade Boiled Chicken Lemon Somen Noodles

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