Description

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles combine tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory garlic sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked noodles and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick and flavorful dish makes for an easy weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and satisfying.

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)

Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create a flavorful sticky sauce.
Coat the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated, which helps to achieve a crispy texture when cooked.
Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Simmer with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces and allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook the noodles: Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain any excess water and set the noodles aside.
Combine noodles and chicken: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet with the chicken and sticky sauce. Toss everything thoroughly so that the noodles are fully coated with the sauce and well mixed with the chicken.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top before serving for added flavor and a touch of crunch.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breasts can be used for a leaner option.
If you prefer less heat, omit the red chili flakes.
For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative and use gluten-free noodles.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
Make sure not to overcook the noodles to maintain their texture when tossing with the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying and simmering
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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