Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles Recipe
This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory garlic soy sauce. Perfectly cooked noodles are tossed with the sticky chicken mixture and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious, satisfying meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 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)
Coating and Cooking
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Noodles and Garnish
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create the flavorful sticky sauce base.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces in cornstarch until they are evenly coated, which will help develop a crispy texture when cooked and thicken the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook them for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sticky sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces, then let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Cook Noodles: Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked and drained, toss them with a bit of oil if desired to keep them separated.
- Combine Noodles and Chicken: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky garlic chicken. Toss everything together to ensure the noodles are well coated with the sauce and combined with the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top for a fresh, nutty finishing touch. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs give a juicier result.
- Red chili flakes are optional and can be omitted for a milder dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and rice noodles.
- Adding a splash of sesame oil at the end can enhance the flavor even more.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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