Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory garlic sauce tossed with perfectly cooked noodles. This dish combines the deliciousness of honey, soy, ginger, and garlic for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Noodles and Garnish
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 pcs green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes if using, until well combined to make the sticky sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This helps create a crispy yet sticky texture when cooked.
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for frying the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared soy-honey-garlic sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well and allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Prepare the noodles: While the chicken simmers, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Combine noodles and chicken: Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet with the sticky chicken. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top of the dish before serving to add freshness and a slight crunch.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for mild flavor.
- Cornstarch is essential to achieve the sticky and crispy texture of the chicken coating.
- Use either rice noodles or egg noodles based on availability or preference.
- The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the sticky texture of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, Chicken Noodles, Garlic Chicken, Honey Soy Chicken, Easy Chicken Stir Fry, Asian Noodles
