Description
Craving an easy, satisfying dinner? Our Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles deliver tender chicken, slathered in a sweet-savory honey-soy sauce, tossed with chewy noodles.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast: 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Egg noodles (or ramen/lo mein noodles): 8 oz
- Fresh garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry)
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the chicken and sauce. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Sauté aromatics and thicken the sauce. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a sticky consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 4: Cook the noodles. While the sauce is thickening, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- Step 5: Combine chicken, noodles, and sauce. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sticky garlic sauce. Add the drained cooked noodles and toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles and chicken are fully coated in the sauce.
- Step 6: Finish and serve. Stir in the sesame oil. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- If you have any delicious leftovers, pop them into an airtight container in the fridge, and they'll be great for up to 3 days.
- For a quick reheat, gently warm portions in the microwave, or for best results, stir-fry briefly in a skillet with a tiny splash of water or chicken broth to revive the noodles and sauce.
- Elevate your meal by serving this sticky chicken goodness with a side of steamed greens like broccoli or snap peas, or a light cucumber salad to balance the rich, sweet-savory flavors.
- For the ultimate sticky sauce, ensure your cornstarch slurry is well-mixed before adding, and when sautéing the garlic, keep it brief—just until fragrant—to avoid any bitterness that could overshadow the sweet-savory balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sodium: 1350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 22g