Description

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a savory and sweet dish featuring tender chicken coated in a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked noodles and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick and easy recipe combines the satisfying textures of tender chicken and chewy noodles, with a sticky, aromatic sauce that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes (if using) thoroughly to form a flavorful sauce that will coat the chicken and add a sticky, sweet and savory glaze.
Coat the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated to help create a crispy, golden crust when cooked.
Heat Oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and crisps nicely.
Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken pieces are golden brown and fully cooked through.
Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and become sticky.
Cook Noodles: Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. This step runs concurrently to maximize efficiency.
Combine Noodles and Chicken: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky chicken and toss everything together to ensure the noodles are well coated with the flavorful sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the top before serving hot for added freshness and a subtle crunch.

Notes

Use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to stay juicier.
For a spicy kick, keep the red chili flakes; omit for a milder dish.
Rice noodles provide a gluten-free option when paired with gluten-free soy sauce.
Cornstarch coating helps create a slight crispiness on the chicken.
You can substitute vegetable oil with sesame oil for a nuttier flavor.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.