Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a sticky, garlicky soy-honey sauce. This easy chicken and noodles recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. It’s a great choice among chicken breast dinner ideas and pairs perfectly with creamy chicken and noodles dishes for variety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to make the sauce.
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Let it simmer until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use tamari and gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for more nutrition
- Tofu, shrimp, or beef can be used instead of chicken
- Toss noodles with oil after draining to prevent sticking
- Increase cornstarch or simmer longer for a thicker sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg