Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
A quick and delicious dish featuring savory, sweet, and slightly spicy noodles tossed in a sticky garlic sauce with chicken and fresh greens.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 cup 1/4 cup soy sauce Gluten-free soy sauce can be used.
- 3 tablespoons 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional) Optional for heat.
For the chicken
- 1 pound 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces Substitute with tofu or shrimp if needed.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tbsp cornstarch For coating the chicken.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking.
Noodles and garnish
- 8 ounces 8 oz of rice noodles or egg noodles
- 2 stalks 2 green onions, chopped For garnish.
- 1 teaspoon 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Allow it to simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the chicken and sauce, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve warm!
Notes
Serve with sautéed vegetables or a fresh cucumber salad. Consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for added flavor.