Description
Sticky garlic chicken noodles made with tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger for a quick takeout-style meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and toss with a small drizzle of oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust.
- Flip the chicken pieces and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes while the sauce gently bubbles and thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sticky sauce.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss everything together for about 1 minute until evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps create a light crust on the chicken and thickens the sauce.
- Toss noodles with a little oil after cooking to prevent sticking.
- Add vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Reduce the honey slightly if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- Use tamari and gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
