Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and a rich, savory garlic sauce with balanced sweet, salty, and garlicky flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile comfort food is perfect for any day of the week and customizable with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 8 oz egg noodles or your favorite pasta
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Oils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and allow the sauce to cling to every morsel.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the egg noodles or pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add finely minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and sesame oil to create a sticky glaze.
- Combine Everything: Return the drained noodles to the skillet with the chicken and pour the sauce on top. Toss everything together until the noodles and chicken are evenly coated and the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for freshness and color. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a bolder, fresher flavor compared to pre-minced garlic.
- Don’t overcook noodles; keep them al dente to prevent mushiness when tossed with sauce.
- Let the sauce thicken by cooking a bit longer after mixing to achieve a sticky texture.
- Cook on medium-high heat to quickly sear chicken and lock in juices.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by starting with less honey or sugar and adding more to taste to avoid overpowering the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Fifty-five grams
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, garlic chicken noodles, easy chicken noodle recipe, sticky sauce noodles, weeknight dinner, Asian chicken noodles
