Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-and-savory garlic soy sauce, served with noodles that soak up every drop. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you crave something bold and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces rice noodles or egg noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
- In another bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture, or breasts for a leaner option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for a more complete meal.
- Adjust heat level by increasing or reducing chili flakes.
- Reheat with a splash of water or soy sauce to loosen the sauce.
- Use rice noodles for a gluten-free option (ensure soy sauce is GF too).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
