Description
Incredible Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles that are savory, easy to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken, delicious noodles, and a magical sticky sauce infused with garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
tbsp cornstarch
Salt and black pepper to taste
tbsp vegetable oil (or high smoke point oil)
/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
tbsp rice vinegar
tsp sesame oil
cloves fresh garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp)
tbsp fresh ginger, grated
/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
tsp cornstarch
oz lo mein noodles or egg noodles (fresh or dried)
green onions, chopped (for garnish)
tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper
- Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth
- Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water, cook noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside
- Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pa
- Simmer the Sauce: In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture. Simmer and stir until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes
- Combine Everything: Return chicken and noodles to the pan, toss to coat in sauce
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
Don't crowd the pan while searing the chicken for the best texture.
Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg