Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory garlic honey sauce, served over perfectly cooked noodles. This comforting meal combines bold flavors with a sticky texture that clings to every bite, garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for added crunch and aroma.
Ingredients
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For the 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)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the 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, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes if using. Stir well to create a flavorful sticky sauce that will coat the chicken perfectly.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This step helps to create a crispy texture and thickens the sauce later on.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared garlic honey sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the pieces evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Prepare the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- Combine noodles and chicken: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet with the sticky chicken. Toss everything together carefully, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce and mixed with the chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish for a fresh and crunchy finish. Serve hot and enjoy your sticky garlic chicken noodles!
Notes
- You can use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs offer a juicier texture.
- Red chili flakes are optional; adjust the amount or omit for a milder dish.
- Rice noodles or egg noodles both work well. Choose based on your taste or dietary needs.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch by 1 teaspoon.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sticky chicken noodles, garlic chicken, honey soy chicken, stir-fry noodles, easy chicken recipe, Asian chicken noodles
