Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and comforting dinner made with tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy honey-soy garlic sauce that delivers sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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
8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until well combined.
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir well.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky and glossy.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions and drain well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result.
Adjust chili flakes to control the heat level.
Add vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra texture.
Use gluten-free soy sauce and rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
