Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

If you’re looking for a dish that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, these Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are sure to become a new favorite in your home. This quick and easy recipe is a delightful mix of tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious garlic sauce, all served over a bed of noodles that absorb every bit of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, this dish brings the warmth of homemade comfort food right to your table, and trust us, your family will come back for seconds!

What sets this recipe apart is its incredible versatility. It can easily adapt to whatever ingredients you may have on hand, and it can be spiced up to match your personal heat preference. With just a handful of ingredients and a fast cooking time, you can whip up this tantalizing meal that’s bound to impress even the pickiest of eaters. Get ready for a culinary experience that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

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Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

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Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes to create the sauce.
2. Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This step helps to create a nice, crispy texture.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Let it simmer and thicken for about 1–2 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and, if desired, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together to combine with the chicken and sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient Substitutions: Feel free to swap out chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein. If honey is not available, you can use maple syrup for a similar sweetness.
• Optional Variations: Add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli to the skillet for added nutrition and color.
• Storage or Reheating Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water if needed to rehydrate the noodles.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy

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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

480kcal

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 15 minutes mins

Total 25 minutes mins

A delightful mix of tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious garlic sauce, served over flavorful noodles. This versatile dish is perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.

Servings 4 servings

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food

Ingredients

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For the Sauce

• ▢ 1/4 cup soy sauce
• ▢ 3 tbsp honey
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 tsp grated ginger
• ▢ 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional) Adjust for personal heat preference.

Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ▢ 2 tbsp cornstarch For coating the chicken.
• ▢ 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the chicken.
• ▢ 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles) Cook according to package directions.
• ▢ 2 green onions, chopped For garnish.
• ▢ 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) For garnish.

Method

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Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes to create the sauce.
2. Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until they are evenly coated.

Cooking

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Let it simmer and thicken for about 1–2 minutes.
4. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and, if desired, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together to combine with the chicken and sauce.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories480kcalCarbohydrates60gProtein32gFat12gSaturated Fat2gSodium800mgFiber2gSugar12g

Notes

Substitutions include swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp. Use maple syrup instead of honey if needed. Optional: Add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for added nutrition and color. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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