Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick, family-friendly meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet-savory garlic sauce tossed with noodles. Bursting with flavor, this one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing Bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- ½ tsp red chili flakes optional
- 2 tbsp cornstarch for coating chicken
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz noodles rice noodles or egg noodles
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Stir until honey dissolves.
- Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Pour sauce over chicken. Stir and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Add noodles to skillet with chicken and sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Customize with extra veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots. For a vegan version, replace chicken with tofu and honey with maple syrup. To make gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.