Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory garlic soy sauce. Cooked to perfection in a hot skillet, the chicken gets a crispy, sticky glaze that clings to every noodle. Finished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Coating
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Noodles & Garnish
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes (if using). This will form a flavorful, sticky sauce for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated. This coating helps create a sticky, slightly crispy texture when cooked.
- Heat the oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot enough for frying the chicken. Properly heated oil ensures a nicely browned and crispy exterior.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to thicken and become deliciously sticky.
- Cook the noodles: While the sauce thickens, cook the noodles according to package instructions until tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky garlic chicken. Toss well to evenly distribute the sauce and chicken throughout the noodles.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the top for a fresh finish and extra flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- You can use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs will be juicier while breast is leaner.
- Red chili flakes are optional but add a nice mild heat to the dish.
- Feel free to use rice noodles for a gluten-free option or egg noodles for more traditional flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding chicken to get a crispy exterior.
- For extra veggies, you can add bell peppers or snap peas when tossing the noodles.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, garlic chicken noodles, soy sauce chicken, honey garlic chicken, quick chicken noodle recipe, easy chicken dinner, Asian chicken noodles
