Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked noodles. This easy one-pan meal combines the richness of honey and soy sauce with aromatic garlic and ginger, finished with a touch of heat from chili flakes, making it a delicious family-friendly dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Sauce 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
Noodles & Garnish
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 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 until all ingredients are fully mixed, creating a flavorful base for the dish.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and toss with cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This step helps to thicken the sauce later and provides a light crispy texture to the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the sticky sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir continuously to coat all pieces evenly, then allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles: While the chicken cooks, boil the noodles following the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Combine components: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the chicken and sticky sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly so the noodles absorb the flavorful sauce and are fully coated.
- Finish and serve: Garnish the dish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat, or breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust the red chili flakes to your desired spice level or omit for a mild dish.
- Rice noodles or egg noodles both work well; choose according to preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Make sure to toss chicken thoroughly with cornstarch for best sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, easy chicken noodle recipe, Asian chicken noodles, honey garlic chicken, quick dinner recipes
