Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles Recipe
This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful honey-soy garlic sauce, served over perfectly cooked noodles. Combining sweet, savory, and mildly spicy notes with a hint of ginger, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Author: Joe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
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
Noodles and Garnish
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until well combined to create a flavorful sticky sauce.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch evenly until they are fully coated, which helps achieve a crispy and thickened texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sticky garlic sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and adhere to the chicken.
- Cook the Noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Combine Noodles and Chicken: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky chicken and toss thoroughly to combine all components and distribute the sauce evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish for added flavor and presentation. Serve hot and enjoy your sticky garlic chicken noodles.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more tender and juicy results.
- If you prefer less spice, omit red chili flakes or reduce quantity.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- For vegan adaptation, replace chicken with tofu and use vegan honey or maple syrup.
- Make sure to toss the chicken evenly in cornstarch to avoid clumps and ensure a crispy coating.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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