Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles feature tender bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a flavorful, sticky garlic sauce made with soy, honey, and ginger. Stir-fried to golden perfection and tossed with tender noodles, this dish is garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for an irresistible Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes, if using, until well combined to create a flavorful sticky sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated; this step ensures the chicken becomes crispy on the outside while maintaining a sticky texture after cooking.
- Heat the oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot enough for frying.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 to 8 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat evenly. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky, clinging to the chicken.
- Cook the noodles: Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain them well and set aside.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky chicken and toss thoroughly to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and chicken pieces are distributed throughout.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top to add freshness and a nutty flavor. Serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the red chili flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breast works well for a leaner option.
- Rice noodles are gluten-free and provide a lighter texture compared to egg noodles.
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding the chicken to get that nice crispy coating.
- To make this dish gluten-free, choose gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, Asian chicken noodles, honey garlic chicken, stir-fried chicken, easy chicken noodle recipe
